Bringing together legal studies, philosophy, cybersecurity, and academic literature, Beyond the Algorithm examines these complex issues with a comprehensive, easy-to-understand analysis and overview. The book explores the ethical challenges that professionals—and, increasingly, users—are encountering as AI becomes not just a promise of the future, but a powerful tool of the present.

· An overview of the history and development of AI, from the earliest pioneers in machine learning to current applications and how it might shape the future

· Introduction to AI models and implementations, as well as examples of emerging AI trends

· Examination of vulnerabilities, including insight into potential real-world threats, and best practices for ensuring a safe AI deployment

· Discussion of how to balance accountability, privacy, and ethics with regulatory and legislative concerns with advancing AI technology

· A critical perspective on regulatory obligations, and repercussions, of AI with copyright protection, patent rights, and other intellectual property dilemmas

· An academic resource and guide for the evolving technical and intellectual challenges of AI

· Leading figures in the field bring to life the ethical issues associated with AI through in-depth analysis and case studies in this comprehensive examination.