Petar Radanliev
Pearson Education
e druk, 2024
9780135352922
The Rise of AI Agents
Integrating AI, Blockchain Technologies, and Quantum Computing
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Discover the Future of Technology with The Rise of AI Agents
In The Rise of AI Agents, you'll explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Quantum Computing are revolutionizing the world. This book goes beyond theory, offering a practical and insightful journey into the possibilities and challenges of these groundbreaking technologies.
Drawing from years of experience in AI, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Computing, Dr. Petar Radanliev aims to bridge academic research with real-world application. Whether you're a professional looking to apply cutting-edge solutions or a student eager to stay ahead of the curve, this book will provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving tech landscape.
What You’ll Learn: How AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing work together to transform industries The latest developments and practical applications of these integrated technologies Ethical, legal, and societal implications of advanced AI agents
The Rise of AI Agents offers a holistic view of these interconnected technologies, making complex topics easy to grasp for readers of all backgrounds. It’s not just about understanding the theories--this book equips you with the tools to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Key Features: Review Questions and Chapter Summaries: Reinforce key concepts and retain essential knowledge Real-World Case Studies: See how these technologies are applied in various industries Hands-On Exercises: Gain practical experience and sharpen your skills with interactive tools and exercises
This book is designed to inspire and inform, giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate and thrive in the fast-paced world of AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.
Prepare for the future--get ready to shape it. The Rise of AI Agents will empower you to engage with the next wave of technological innovation.
Dr. Petar Radanliev's expertise forms the foundation of The Rise of AI Agents. He is an Industrial Masters Projects Supervisor in AI and Cybersecurity at the University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science, the world leader in AI research for five consecutive years. His academic journey began with a PhD in 2013/14, followed by postdoctoral research at top institutions like Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, MIT, and the University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science.
Specializing in AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, and Blockchain, Dr. Radanliev brings more than a decade of practical experience, having served as a Cybersecurity Manager at RBS, one of the world’s largest banks, and as a Lead Penetration Tester for the Ministry of Defence.
This unique blend of academic knowledge and hands-on experience positions him to provide both practical and theoretical insights into the transformative power of AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. His book is designed to guide readers through these complex technologies and their real-world applications.
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<p><strong>Preface.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv</strong></p> <p><strong>Part I Foundations of Advanced Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1</strong></p> <p><strong>1 Introduction to AI Agents, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.. . . . 3</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3</p> <p>Fictional Story (Part 1): The Story of Jovan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4</p> <p>The Foundations of AI Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5</p> <p>Technological Innovations That Shape the Development of AI Agents:</p> <p>AI/ML, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6</p> <p>The Convergence.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15</p> <p><strong>2 The Advance of Artificial Intelligence into AI Agents.. . . . . . . . . 19</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19</p> <p>The Rise of Neural Networks and Deep Learning.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21</p> <p>Reinforcement Learning: Learning Through Interaction. . . . . . . . . . 24</p> <p>Q-Learning: An Off-Policy RL Algorithm.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28</p> <p>Neural Turing Machines: Bridging AI and Memory.. . . . . . . . . . . . 30</p> <p>Future Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33</p> <p><strong>3 Digital Trust in AI Agents and Blockchain Technologies. . . . . . . . 37</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37</p> <p>The Essence of Blockchain as a Distributed Ledger.. . . . . . . . . . . . 39</p> <p>Ethereum and the Evolution of Blockchain Ecosystems.. . . . . . . . . . 40</p> <p>Hyperledger: A Consortium for Enterprise Blockchain Solutions.. . . . . . . 41</p> <p>Smart Oracles: Bridging the Gap Between Blockchain and the Real World. . . 44</p> <p>Automated Contracts: The Role of Machine Learning. . . . . . . . . . . 49</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55</p> <p>Exercise 3.1: Exploring Blockchain Technologies and AI Integration. . . . . . 55</p> <p>Exercise 3.2: Researching Deeper into Blockchain Technologies and AI Integration.. . . . 55</p> <p>Exercise 3.3: Comparing Blockchain Technologies.. . . . . . . . . . . . 55</p> <p>Exercise 3.4: Assessing the Impact and Future of Blockchain and AI.. . . . . 56</p> <p><strong>4 Quantum Computing and AI Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57</p> <p>Quantum Mechanics in Computing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59</p> <p>Qubits and Their Role in Quantum Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60</p> <p>Quantum Entanglement and Parallelism.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62</p> <p>Quantum Supremacy: The Race and the Reality. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63</p> <p>Quantum Algorithms: Shor’s Algorithm, Grover’s Algorithm.. . . . . . . . 64</p> <p>Implications for the Future.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70</p> <p>Challenges and Future Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78</p> <p>Exercise 4.1: Understanding the Fundamentals of Quantum Computing. . . . 78</p> <p>Exercise 4.2: Probing Quantum Computing Concepts.. . . . . . . . . . . 79</p> <p>Exercise 4.3: Comparing Concepts in Quantum Computing. . . . . . . . . 80</p> <p>Exercise 4.4: Assessing the Impact and Applications of</p> <p>Quantum Computing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81</p> <p><strong>Part II Convergence for Enhanced Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83</strong></p> <p><strong>5 Decentralized AI Agents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85</p> <p>Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87</p> <p>The Next 10 Years: Accelerated Integration and Expansion (Present–2034).. . . 92</p> <p>The Next 20 Years: Transformation and Societal Impact (2034–2054). . . . . 93</p> <p>The Next 50 Years: A New Era of Digital Civilization (2054–2104). . . . . . . 95</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103</p> <p>Exercise 5.1: Exploring AI-Blockchain Merging and Its Future Prospects.. . . 103</p> <p>Exercise 5.2: Assessing the Impact and Future of AI-Blockchain Integration.. . . 104</p> <p>Exercise 5.3: Exploring Innovations and Challenges in AI-Blockchain Synergy. . . 106</p> <p>Exercise 5.4: Assessing the Potential and Risks of AI-Blockchain Evolution. . . 108</p> <p><strong>6 Quantum AI Agents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111</p> <p>Quantum Machine Learning Algorithms: Quantum Neural Networks.. . . . 113</p> <p>The Quantum Difference: Superposition and Entanglement.. . . . . . . . 115</p> <p>Architectures of Quantum Neural Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116</p> <p>Opportunities and Challenges in Quantum AI Data Analysis.. . . . . . . . 120</p> <p>Quantum AI in Optimization Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121</p> <p>Challenges in Quantum Data Analysis.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124</p> <p>Quantum Machine Learning Algorithms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127</p> <p>Quantum-Enhanced Deep Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130</p> <p>Quantum Learning Theories.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132</p> <p>Quantum Data Encoding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133</p> <p>Hybrid Quantum-Classical Algorithms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134</p> <p>Advances in Quantum Error Correction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135</p> <p>Post-Quantum Cryptography.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136</p> <p>Quantum Advantage in Real-World Applications.. . . . . . . . . . . . 137</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142</p> <p>Exercise 6.1: Understanding Quantum Neural Networks and</p> <p>Their Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142</p> <p>Exercise 6.2: The Impact of Quantum Computing on AI.. . . . . . . . . . 142</p> <p>Exercise 6.3: Examining Quantum Advancements in Various Sectors. . . . . 142</p> <p><strong>7 Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and AI Agents.. . . . . . . . . . 143</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143</p> <p>AI Agent Frameworks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145</p> <p>The Integration of Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and AI Agents. . . . . 148</p> <p>Integrating AI Agents with Post-Quantum Cryptography: Lattice-Based and Hash-Based Algorithms.. . 150</p> <p>Post-Quantum Cryptography: Lattice-Based and Hash-Based Algorithms. . . 152</p> <p>Hash-Based Cryptography: Quantum-Resilient by Design.. . . . . . . . . 157</p> <p>Quantum Cryptography: BB84 and E91.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163</p> <p>Quantum Attacks and Security Proofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163</p> <p>Integrating the Principles of Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Cryptography into Blockchain Technologies. 168</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175</p> <p>Exercise 7.1: Understanding Quantum-Resilient Cryptography.. . . . . . . 175</p> <p>Exercise 7.2: Practical Application and Implications.. . . . . . . . . . . 175</p> <p><strong>Part III Implications for Society and Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177</strong></p> <p><strong>8 Ethics of AI Agents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179</p> <p>Understanding the Ethical Considerations in AI.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 180</p> <p>Algorithms for Fairness in AI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182</p> <p>Specific Algorithms Designed for Fairness.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183</p> <p>Privacy Concerns in Quantum Computing and Bias Reduction Techniques. . 190</p> <p>Evaluating Ethical Frameworks for Quantum Technologies.. . . . . . . . 193</p> <p>Recognizing the Broader Ethical Implications of AI and Quantum Technologies. . .193</p> <p>Reflecting on the Role of Policy and Regulation in AI and Quantum Computing.. . . 195</p> <p>Anticipating Future Ethical Challenges in AI and Quantum Computing. . . . 196</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201</p> <p>Exercise 8.1: Understanding Ethical AI and Quantum Computing.. . . . . . 201</p> <p><strong>9 Legal Frameworks and Global Standards Shaping the Future Development of AI Agents. .203</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203</p> <p>Understanding the Regulatory Environment for AI Agents and Quantum Technologies. . . . . . . 205</p> <p>International Standards for Blockchain Technology.. . . . . . . . . . . 206</p> <p>Assessing the Impact of Regulation on Quantum Computing.. . . . . . . 207</p> <p>Challenges in Regulating Emerging Technologies.. . . . . . . . . . . . 209</p> <p>Divergence in Technological Standards and Regulations: Focus on Asia.. . . 210</p> <p>International Bodies and Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211</p> <p>Reflecting on the Balance Between Innovation and Regulation. . . . . . . 212</p> <p>The Future of AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. . . . . . . . . . 213</p> <p>Emerging Trends in AI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214</p> <p>Future Developments in Blockchain Technology.. . . . . . . . . . . . 215</p> <p>Advances in Quantum Computing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215</p> <p>Synergies Among Emerging Technologies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216</p> <p>Potential Disruptions Caused by Emerging Technologies. . . . . . . . . 217</p> <p>Ethical and Societal Implications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217</p> <p>Future Challenges and Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218</p> <p>Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225</p> <p>Exercise 9.1: Regulatory Frameworks and Standards.. . . . . . . . . . . 225</p> <p>Exercise 9.2: Analyzing International and Regulatory Challenges. . . . . . 225</p> <p><strong>10 Societal Impact and the Rise of Autonomous AI Systems.. . . . . . . 227</strong></p> <p>Chapter Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227</p> <p>Investigating the Impact of AI on Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228</p> <p>Integrating AI into Military Autonomous Systems.. . . . . . . . . . . . 229</p> <p>Utilizing AI in Autonomous Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231</p> <p>Applying AI in Healthcare Systems.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232</p> <p>Assessing the Influence of Quantum Computing on Industries.. . . . . . . 234</p> <p>Recognizing the Challenges of Implementing AI Autonomous Systems.. . . 235</p> <p>Analyzing the Economic and Social Implications of AI and Quantum Computing.. . . 237</p> <p>Predicting Future Trends in Autonomous Technologies.. . . . . . . . . . 238</p> <p>Reflecting on the Need for Responsible Development. . . . . . . . . . 238</p> <p>Understanding the Evolution of Technologies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 240</p> <p>Addressing Future Challenges in AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. . . 240</p> <p>Exploring Future Opportunities in AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. . 241</p> <p>Examining Ethical, Legal, and Societal Implications of Emerging Technologies. . 242</p> <p>Preparing for an AI-Integrated Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243</p> <p>Engaging with Emerging Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244</p> <p>Providing a Forward-Looking Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245</p> <p>Fictional Story (Part 2): The Story of Jovan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247</p> <p>References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247</p> <p>Test Your Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249</p> <p>Exercises.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253</p> <p>Exercise 10.1: Exploring AI and Quantum Computing’s Societal Impacts. . . 253</p> <p>Exercise 10.2: Detailed Analysis of AI in Specific Sectors. . . . . . . . . . 254</p> <p>Exercise 10.3: Reviewing Key Technological Advancements. . . . . . . . 254</p> <p>Exercise 10.4: Reflecting on the Evolution of Technologies. . . . . . . . . 254</p> <p>Exercise 10.5: Anticipating Future Challenges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255</p> <p>Exercise 10.6: Recognizing Future Opportunities.. . . . . . . . . . . . 255</p> <p>Exercise 10.7: Assessing Ethical, Legal, and Societal Implications. . . . . . 256</p> <p>Exercise 10.8: Preparing for an AI-Integrated Future. . . . . . . . . . . 256</p> <p>Exercise 10.9: Engaging with Emerging Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . 257</p> <p>Exercise 10.10: Concluding with a Forward-Looking Perspective. . . . . . 257</p> <p><strong>Test Your Skills Answers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>9780135352946, TOC, 11/7/2024</strong></p>
