The essential blueprints and workflow you need to build successful AI business applications Key FeaturesLearn and master the essential blueprints to program AI for real-world business applicationsGain insights into how modern AI and machine learning solve core business challengesAcquire practical techniques and a workflow that can build AI applications using state-of-the-art software librariesWork with a practical, code-based strategy for creating successful AI solutions in your businessBook Description AI Blueprints gives you a working framework and the techniques to build your own successful AI business applications. You’ll learn across six business scenarios how AI can solve critical challenges with state-of-the-art AI software libraries and a well thought out workflow. Along the way you’ll discover the practical techniques to build AI business applications from first design to full coding and deployment. The AI blueprints in this book solve key business scenarios. The first blueprint uses AI to find solutions for building plans for cloud computing that are on-time and under budget. The second blueprint involves an AI system that continuously monitors social media to gauge public feeling about a topic of interest - such as self-driving cars. You’ll learn how to approach AI business problems and apply blueprints that can ensure success. The next AI scenario shows you how to approach the problem of creating a recommendation engine and monitoring how those recommendations perform. The fourth blueprint shows you how to use deep learning to find your business logo in social media photos and assess how people interact with your products. Learn the practical techniques involved and how to apply these blueprints intelligently. The fifth blueprint is about how to best design a ‘trending now’ section on your website, much like the one we know from Twitter. The sixth blueprint shows how to create helpful chatbots so that an AI system can understand customers’ questions and answer them with relevant responses. This book continuously demonstrates a working framework and strategy for building AI business applications. Along the way, you’ll also learn how to prepare for future advances in AI. You’ll gain a workflow and a toolbox of patterns and techniques so that you can create your own smart code. What you will learnAn essential toolbox of blueprints and advanced techniques for building AI business applicationsHow to design and deploy AI applications that meet today’s business needsA workflow from first design stages to practical code solutions in your next AI projectsSolutions for AI projects that involve social media analytics and recommendation enginesPractical projects and techniques for sentiment analysis and helpful chatbotsA blueprint for AI projects that recommend products based on customer purchasing habitsHow to prepare yourself for the next decade of AI and machine learning advancementsWho this book is for Programming AI Business Applications provides an introduction to AI with real-world examples. This book can be read and understood by programmers and students without requiring previous AI experience. The projects in this book make use of Java and Python and several popular and state-of-the-art opensource AI libraries.

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TAGLINE Elevate your Unreal Engine skills with This Essential Guide to AI-Driven Game Development! KEY FEATURES ● Comprehensive coverage of AI techniques and their Unreal Engine implementation ● Practical hands-on exercises and real-world examples for seamless AI integration ● Covers all important AI workflows in Unreal Engine DESCRIPTION In the rapidly evolving world of game development, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your Unreal Engine projects is no longer optional—it’s essential. Mastering AI for Unreal Engine is your definitive guide to unlocking the transformative power of AI, propelling your games beyond the ordinary and into the realm of cutting-edge, immersive experiences. Through a step-by-step approach, you will explore a wide range of AI techniques, including pathfinding, behavior trees, perception systems, and the powerful Environment Query System (EQS). Each chapter delves into the theoretical underpinnings of these AI components, followed by hands-on exercises and real-world examples that demonstrate their integration within Unreal Engine. We will learn to create intelligent, dynamic, and engaging game experiences by leveraging the power of AI. What sets this book apart is its deep dive into emerging AI frameworks like the Mass Framework, giving you a strategic edge in adopting the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of gaming. You’ll learn how to optimize your AI systems, enhance performance, and master debugging techniques critical for smooth, efficient development processes. Mastering AI for Unreal Engine doesn’t just teach you AI—it empowers you to innovate, create intelligent game worlds, and stand out in the fiercely competitive game development landscape. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Set up and navigate Unreal Engine to establish a strong foundation for AI development. ● Learn Blueprints, create class Blueprints, and use Blueprint communication for interactive AI components. ● Build AI characters, and master navigation meshes and pathfinding for dynamic movement. ● Create complex AI behaviors using Behavior Trees and Blackboard components. ● Implement AI Perception to add sight and hearing, making your AI characters more aware and reactive. ● Use State Trees to manage AI states with evaluators, tasks, and transitions. ● Leverage the Environmental Query System (EQS) to enable AI to make context-aware decisions. ● Debug and optimize AI with Unreal’s visual logging and debugging tools. ● Explore advanced AI design techniques like Data Oriented Design, Mass AI, and ZoneGraph. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is tailored for game developers, aspiring designers, and anyone interested in integrating AI into Unreal Engine projects. Suitable for beginners to experienced professionals, it’s ideal for students, hobbyists, and industry pros looking to enhance their AI skills. Whether you're creating Non-Player Characters (NPCs), designing complex decision-making systems, or advancing game AI, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Unreal Engine 2. Unreal Blueprints 3. Understanding AI in Games 4. Navigation and Pathfinding 5. Behavior Trees and Blackboards 6. AI Perception 7. StateTree 8. Environment Query System 9. SmartObjects 10. Debugging AI in Unreal Engine 11. Mass Framework and Future Trends in GameAI Index

Over the next few decades, machine learning and data science will transform the finance industry. With this practical book, analysts, traders, researchers, and developers will learn how to build machine learning algorithms crucial to the industry. You’ll examine ML concepts and over 20 case studies in supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, along with natural language processing (NLP). Ideal for professionals working at hedge funds, investment and retail banks, and fintech firms, this book also delves deep into portfolio management, algorithmic trading, derivative pricing, fraud detection, asset price prediction, sentiment analysis, and chatbot development. You’ll explore real-life problems faced by practitioners and learn scientifically sound solutions supported by code and examples. This book covers: Supervised learning regression-based models for trading strategies, derivative pricing, and portfolio management Supervised learning classification-based models for credit default risk prediction, fraud detection, and trading strategies Dimensionality reduction techniques with case studies in portfolio management, trading strategy, and yield curve construction Algorithms and clustering techniques for finding similar objects, with case studies in trading strategies and portfolio management Reinforcement learning models and techniques used for building trading strategies, derivatives hedging, and portfolio management NLP techniques using Python libraries such as NLTK and scikit-learn for transforming text into meaningful representations

AI + ITIL V4: The Ultimate Roadmap to Digital Transformation Excellence In the era of rapid digital evolution, businesses that do not integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their processes risk falling behind. "AI + ITIL V4: The Ultimate Roadmap to Digital Transformation Excellence" is the definitive guide for organizations seeking to leverage AI while adhering to the best practices of ITIL V4. This comprehensive book offers a clear, actionable roadmap for business leaders, IT managers, and strategic professionals who want to drive innovation, improve service management, and achieve operational excellence. By blending AI technologies with the structured ITIL V4 framework, you’ll learn how to streamline your digital transformation journey with confidence. Key topics covered include: How to align AI-powered services with business goals for maximum impact. Using the ITIL V4 Service Value Chain to manage AI deployments. The role of automation, data analytics, and cloud computing in driving business agility. Real-world case studies that show the transformative power of AI in different industries. Step-by-step guidelines for implementing AI, optimizing IT services, and achieving continuous improvement. Who is this book for? This essential guide is designed for CEOs, CIOs, IT Directors, business leaders, and IT professionals seeking to transform their organizations. It’s also a vital resource for project managers and consultants involved in AI and digital transformation projects. Whether you are looking to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, or drive innovation, this book provides the tools and insights necessary for success in the digital age. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to lead your organization's transformation—read it today!

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"This volume reports 16 AI projects on engineering sustainability using AI, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Databases and other Technologies (Hybrid AI). Sixty scientists contribute to the volume on ‘Boots on the Ground’ topics including fire fighting, forestry sustainability, flood prediction, algae bloom prediction, water pollution prediction, sewage treatment, recycling and resource consumption. There are also ‘Data, Data Everywhere’ topics including biodiversity cataloguing, plant physiology and climate modeling, forest ecosystem modelling, satellite data aggregation and viewing and weather forecasting. The contributions of each team of scientists, AI researchers and engineers has been assembled with a set of helpful questions and answers called “Classroom Connection” at the end of each chapter. The existence of this book serves to document the AI projects in existence and some of the people who have been actively working to create sustainability using AI. Inside you’ll find many examples of hybrid AI - systems so complex, they need every AI trick in the book to solve them, and then some. The book is presented at the 2019 U.N. Climate Summit in Madrid Spain."--Publisher's description.