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Architecture Handbook for Milvus Vector Database
Co-authored by core contributors of Milvus, this book guide explores the architecture of the Milvus vector databases for GenAI solutionsFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesUnderstand the core architecture and vector indexing engine that makes Milvus ideal for AI-driven searchLearn scalable deployment and performance optimization techniquesTest, apply, and integrate Milvus into AI and LLM pipelines using LangChainPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe rapid adoption of LLMs demands efficient storage and lightning-fast retrieval of unstructured data. Designed as a vector database, Milvus has earned widespread recognition in the community and support from tech giants like Apple and NVIDIA. Yet, many developers only scratch the surface of what Milvus is truly capable of. Written by the contributors of the Milvus project, this handbook gives you an insider’s perspective on its design and how it handles large-scale, high-dimensional vector data.Starting with the basics, you’ll learn about everything from service deployment and SDK usage to Milvus’ layered architecture and how its components interact. You’ll learn how the indexing, replication, compaction, and garbage collection systems work and how to apply them to real scenarios. Through practical demos and configuration exercises, you’ll learn how to monitor, scale, and secure Milvus in production and then advance to performance evaluation and scalability testing using tools like VectorDBBench. You'll also explore Milvus' integration with LangChain for use cases such as vector search and RAG-based chatbots.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to analyze Milvus internals, fine-tune for performance, ensure system stability, and integrate it into next-generation AI solutions.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learnDeploy Milvus using Docker, Kubernetes, and HelmConfigure Milvus and monitor system health with Prometheus, Grafana, and LokiUnderstand core components like Knowhere, indexes, time sync, compaction, and garbage collectionDesign and optimize schema, queries, and data modification flowsBenchmark performance and simulate real-world failure recoveryScale Milvus clusters to support large datasets and high-concurrency trafficImplement different multi-tenant strategies in MilvusBuild AI applications using Milvus with LangChainWho this book is forThis book is for database practitioners looking to get started with Milvus and build their expertise in vector data and vector search. It’s particularly suited for data analysts, data scientists, Milvus developers, system architects, tech enthusiasts, and researchers in vector database technologies.To get the most out of this book, you should have a foundational understanding of Go, Python, or C++, as well as a basic knowledge of database systems. Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is recommended.
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Building AI Intensive Python Applications
Master retrieval-augmented generation architecture and fine-tune your AI stack, along with discovering real-world use cases and best practices to create powerful AI appsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the fundamentals of LLMs, vector databases, and Python frameworksImplement effective retrieval-augmented generation strategies with MongoDB AtlasOptimize AI models for performance and accuracy with model compression and deployment optimizationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe era of generative AI is upon us, and this book serves as a roadmap to harness its full potential. With its help, you’ll learn the core components of the AI stack: large language models (LLMs), vector databases, and Python frameworks, and see how these technologies work together to create intelligent applications.The chapters will help you discover best practices for data preparation, model selection, and fine-tuning, and teach you advanced techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to overcome common challenges, such as hallucinations and data leakage. You’ll get a solid understanding of vector databases, implement effective vector search strategies, refine models for accuracy, and optimize performance to achieve impactful results. You’ll also identify and address AI failures to ensure your applications deliver reliable and valuable results. By evaluating and improving the output of LLMs, you’ll be able to enhance their performance and relevance.By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to build sophisticated AI applications that deliver real-world value.What you will learnUnderstand the architecture and components of the generative AI stackExplore the role of vector databases in enhancing AI applicationsMaster Python frameworks for AI developmentImplement Vector Search in AI applicationsFind out how to effectively evaluate LLM outputOvercome common failures and challenges in AI developmentWho this book is forThis book is for software engineers and developers looking to build intelligent applications using generative AI. While the book is suitable for beginners, a basic understanding of Python programming is required to make the most of it.
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Building AI Applications with Microsoft Semantic Kernel
Unlock the power of GenAI by effortlessly linking your C# and Python apps with cutting-edge models, orchestrating diverse AI services with finesse, and crafting bespoke applications through immersive, real-world examplesKey FeaturesLink your C# and Python applications with the latest AI models from OpenAICombine and orchestrate different AI services such as text and image generatorsCreate your own AI apps with real-world use case examples that show you how to use basic generative AI, create images, process documents, use a vector databasePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIn the fast-paced world of AI, developers are constantly seeking efficient ways to integrate AI capabilities into their apps. Microsoft Semantic Kernel simplifies this process by using the GenAI features from Microsoft and OpenAI.Written by Lucas A. Meyer, a Principal Research Scientist in Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, this book helps you get hands on with Semantic Kernel. It begins by introducing you to different generative AI services such as GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, demonstrating their integration with Semantic Kernel. You’ll then learn to craft prompt templates for reuse across various AI services and variables. Next, you’ll learn how to add functionality to Semantic Kernel by creating your own plugins. The second part of the book shows you how to combine multiple plugins to execute complex actions, and how to let Semantic Kernel use its own AI to solve complex problems by calling plugins, including the ones made by you. The book concludes by teaching you how to use vector databases to expand the memory of your AI services and how to help AI remember the context of earlier requests. You’ll also be guided through several real-world examples of applications, such as RAG and custom GPT agents.By the end of this book, you'll have gained the knowledge you need to start using Semantic Kernel to add AI capabilities to your applications.What you will learnWrite reusable AI prompts and connect to different AI providersCreate new plugins that extend the capabilities of AI servicesUnderstand how to combine multiple plugins to execute complex actionsOrchestrate multiple AI services to accomplish a taskLeverage the powerful planner to automatically create appropriate AI callsUse vector databases as additional memory for your AI tasksDeploy your application to ChatGPT, making it available to hundreds of millions of usersWho this book is forThis book is for beginner-level to experienced .NET or Python software developers who want to quickly incorporate the latest AI technologies into their applications, without having to learn the details of every new AI service. Product managers with some development experience will find this book helpful while creating proof-of-concept applications. This book requires working knowledge of programming basics.
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Unlocking Data with Generative AI and RAG
Leverage cutting-edge generative AI techniques such as RAG to realize the potential of your data and drive innovation as well as gain strategic advantageKey FeaturesOptimize data retrieval and generation using vector databasesBoost decision-making and automate workflows with AI agentsOvercome common challenges in implementing real-world RAG systemsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionGenerative AI is helping organizations tap into their data in new ways, with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) combining the strengths of large language models (LLMs) with internal data for more intelligent and relevant AI applications. The author harnesses his decade of ML experience in this book to equip you with the strategic insights and technical expertise needed when using RAG to drive transformative outcomes.The book explores RAG’s role in enhancing organizational operations by blending theoretical foundations with practical techniques. You’ll work with detailed coding examples using tools such as LangChain and Chroma’s vector database to gain hands-on experience in integrating RAG into AI systems. The chapters contain real-world case studies and sample applications that highlight RAG’s diverse use cases, from search engines to chatbots. You’ll learn proven methods for managing vector databases, optimizing data retrieval, effective prompt engineering, and quantitatively evaluating performance. The book also takes you through advanced integrations of RAG with cutting-edge AI agents and emerging non-LLM technologies.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to successfully deploy RAG in business settings, address common challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible with this revolutionary AI technique.What you will learnUnderstand RAG principles and their significance in generative AIIntegrate LLMs with internal data for enhanced operationsMaster vectorization, vector databases, and vector search techniquesDevelop skills in prompt engineering specific to RAG and design for precise AI responsesFamiliarize yourself with AI agents' roles in facilitating sophisticated RAG applicationsOvercome scalability, data quality, and integration issuesDiscover strategies for optimizing data retrieval and AI interpretabilityWho this book is forThis book is for AI researchers, data scientists, software developers, and business analysts looking to leverage RAG and generative AI to enhance data retrieval, improve AI accuracy, and drive innovation. It is particularly suited for anyone with a foundational understanding of AI who seeks practical, hands-on learning. The book offers real-world coding examples and strategies for implementing RAG effectively, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. A basic understanding of Python and Jupyter Notebooks is required.
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Building Generative AI Services with Fastapi
Ready to build production-grade applications with generative AI? This practical guide takes you through designing and deploying AI services using the FastAPI web framework. Learn how to integrate models that process text, images, audio, and video while seamlessly interacting with databases, filesystems, websites, and APIs. Whether you're a web developer, data scientist, or DevOps engineer, this book equips you with the tools to build scalable, real-time AI applications.Author Alireza Parandeh provides clear explanations and hands-on examples covering authentication, concurrency, caching, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with vector databases. You'll also explore best practices for testing AI outputs, optimizing performance, and securing microservices. With containerized deployment using Docker, you'll be ready to launch AI-powered applications confidently in the cloud.Build generative AI services that interact with databases, filesystems, websites, and APIsManage concurrency in AI workloads and handle long-running tasksStream AI-generated outputs in real time via WebSocket and server-sent eventsSecure services with authentication, content filtering, throttling, and rate limitingOptimize AI performance with caching, batch processing, and fine-tuning techniques
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Generative AI Apps with LangChain and Python
Future-proof your programming career through practical projects designed to grasp the intricacies of LangChain’s components, from core chains to advanced conversational agents. This hands-on book provides Python developers with the necessary skills to develop real-world Large Language Model (LLM)-based Generative AI applications quickly, regardless of their experience level.Projects throughout the book offer practical LLM solutions for common business issues, such as information overload, internal knowledge access, and enhanced customer communication. Meanwhile, you’ll learn how to optimize workflows, enhance embedding efficiency, select between vector stores, and other optimizations relevant to experienced AI users. The emphasis on real-world applications and practical examples will enable you to customize your own projects to address pain points across various industries.Developing LangChain-based Generative AI LLM Apps with Python employs a focused toolkit (LangChain, Pinecone, and Streamlit LLM integration) to practically showcase how Python developers can leverage existing skills to build Generative AI solutions. By addressing tangible challenges, you’ll learn-by-be doing, enhancing your career possibilities in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.What You Will Learn Understand different types of LLMs and how to select the right ones for responsible AI.Structure effective prompts.Master LangChain concepts, such as chains, models, memory, and agents.Apply embeddings effectively for search, content comparison, and understanding similarity.Setup and integrate Pinecone vector database for indexing, structuring data, and search.Build Q & A applications for multiple doc formats.Develop multi-step AI workflow apps using LangChain agents.Who This Book Is ForPython programmers who aim to develop a basic understanding of AI concepts and move from LLM theory to practical Generative AI application development using LangChain; those seeking a structured guide to enhance their careers by learning to create robust, real-world LLM-powered Generative AI applications; data scientists, analysts, and experienced developers new to LLMs.
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Google Machine Learning and Generative AI for Solutions Architects
Architect and run real-world AI/ML solutions at scale on Google Cloud, and discover best practices to address common industry challenges effectivelyKey FeaturesUnderstand key concepts, from fundamentals through to complex topics, via a methodical approachBuild real-world end-to-end MLOps solutions and generative AI applications on Google CloudGet your hands on a code repository with over 20 hands-on projects for all stages of the ML model development lifecyclePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionNearly all companies nowadays either already use or are trying to incorporate AI/ML into their businesses. While AI/ML research is undoubtedly complex, the building and running of apps that utilize AI/ML effectively is tougher. This book shows you exactly how to design and run AI/ML workloads successfully using years of experience some of the world’s leading tech companies have to offer.You’ll begin by gaining a clear understanding of essential fundamental AI/ML concepts, before moving on to grasp complex topics with the help of examples and hands-on activities. This will help you eventually explore advanced, cutting-edge AI/ML applications that address real-world use cases in today’s market. As you advance, you’ll recognize the common challenges that companies face when implementing AI/ML workloads, and discover industry-proven best practices to overcome these challenges. The chapters also teach you about the vast AI/ML landscape on Google Cloud and how to implement all the steps needed in a typical AI/ML project. You’ll use services such as BigQuery to prepare data; Vertex AI to train, deploy, monitor, and scale models in production; as well as MLOps to automate the entire process.By the end of this book, you will be able to unlock the full potential of Google Cloud's AI/ML offerings.What you will learnBuild solutions with open-source offerings on Google Cloud, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and SparkSource, understand, and prepare data for ML workloadsBuild, train, and deploy ML models on Google CloudCreate an effective MLOps strategy and implement MLOps workloads on Google CloudDiscover common challenges in typical AI/ML projects and get solutions from expertsExplore vector databases and their importance in Generative AI applicationsUncover new Gen AI patterns such as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agents, and agentic workflowsWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring solutions architects looking to design and implement AI/ML solutions on Google Cloud. Although this book is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, basic knowledge of Python and ML concepts is required. The book focuses on how AI/ML is used in the real world on Google Cloud. It briefly covers the basics at the beginning to establish a baseline for you, but it does not go into depth on the underlying mathematical concepts that are readily available in academic material.
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Data Lakehouse Revolution
We are racing toward a new kind of AI--faster, smarter, and more connected than ever. At the heart of it is the Data Lakehouse, and Databricks is the engine powering the transformation. Whether you're a data scientist training models, an engineer scaling pipelines, or an architect modernizing your stack, this book gives you what you need to stay ahead. Inside, you'll understand how to unlock the full potential of Machine Learning and Generative AI (GenAI) using Databricks--no fluff, just real tools, real strategies, and real results. From MLFlow and AutoML to Unity Catalog, Retrieval Augment Generation (RAG), and Vector Search, you'll get a complete blueprint for building intelligent systems that actually work in production. With step-by-step labs, industry case studies, and expert tips from someone who's lived through the entire evolution of enterprise AI, this book is your guide to mastering what's next. If you're serious regarding building AI that matters, this is where your journey begins. What You'll Learn Build full-stack ML and GenAI solutions on Databricks Train and track models with MLFlow, AutoML, and tuning strategies Secure and govern data with Unity Catalog Apply explainable, ethical AI techniques Deploy and monitor ML models in real-world pipelines Use RAG and vector search to power GenAI applications Gain confidence with hands-on labs and real enterprise use cases Who This Book Is For Azure administrators, data architects, and data engineers
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ML and Generative AI in the Data Lakehouse
In today's race to harness generative AI, many teams struggle to integrate these advanced tools into their business systems. While platforms like GPT-4 and Google's Gemini are powerful, they aren't always tailored to specific business needs. This book offers a practical guide to building scalable, customized AI solutions using the full potential of data lakehouse architecture.Author Bennie Haelen covers everything from deploying ML and GenAI models in Databricks to optimizing performance with best practices. In this must-read for data professionals, you'll gain the tools to unlock the power of large language models (LLMs) by seamlessly combining data engineering and data science to create impactful solutions.Learn to build, deploy, and monitor ML and GenAI models on a data lakehouse architecture using DatabricksLeverage LLMs to extract deeper, actionable insights from your business data residing in lakehousesDiscover how to integrate traditional ML and GenAI models for customized, scalable solutionsUtilize open source models to control costs while maintaining model performance and efficiencyImplement best practices for optimizing ML and GenAI models within the Databricks platform
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Practical MLflow for Generative AI on Databricks
Bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and the practical operationalization of generative AI. This handy guide demystifies the complexities of managing GenAI applications using leading open source platform MLflow on Databricks.What sets this book apart is its focus on the requirements of managing and deploying GenAI applications. Authors Nuwan Ganganath, Julie Nguyen, and Chang Shi Lim—seasoned ML and AI specialists from Databricks—take you through each stage of the development of an agentic chatbot, sharing best practices, innovative techniques, and common challenges along the way. By combining deep technical insights with interactive exercises and actionable real-world code examples, they ensure that you're equipped to implement robust GenAI applications in modern enterprise environments.Understand MLflow fundamentals, including core components and the tool's application to GenAI on the Databricks platformBuild, track, and manage GenAI applications using MLflow, from prompts to the overall agentic chainOptimize and evaluate GenAI applications through a combination of automated LLM-assisted judges and human-in-the-loop reviewDeploy production-ready GenAI applications, leveraging Databricks' scalable infrastructure and monitoring capability
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Database Systems For Next-generation Applications: Principles And Practice
This volume is the first in a series which aims to contribute to the wider dissemination of the results of research and development in database systems for non-traditional applications and non-traditional machine organizations. It contains updated versions of selected papers from the First International Symposium on Database Systems for Advanced Applications.
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Generative AI
Generative AI (GenAI) is the hottest new area of AI, accelerating innovations affecting all industries and showcasing AI’s ability to present human-like language capabilities with large language models (LLMs). This book builds a solid foundation for the technology underlying GenAI Models, LLM, and foundation and reasoning models for the No-Code audience by explaining the models' workings in simple English. It then takes the reader on a journey to find out where there are gaps to innovate. Each chapter outlines the state of research in each topic and invites learners to build on this research to think about ethical implications and balance it with innovation to benefit everyone. The author covers the technological, product, and societal impact of Generative AI to give a comprehensive guide for this important technology. This book will help the data scientist, product manager, and business leader alike because it covers the API economy and critical industries impacted and offers a framework to think about automation and jobs impacted and what competencies are needed to excel in GenAI and offers an in-depth guide to build GenAI products and applications.
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Practical Guide to Machine Learning, NLP, and Generative AI: Libraries, Algorithms, and Applications
This is an essential resource for beginners and experienced practitioners in machine learning. This comprehensive guide covers a broad spectrum of machine learning topics, starting with an in-depth exploration of popular machine learning libraries. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and other pivotal libraries like XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost, which are integral for efficient model development and deployment.The book delves into various neural network architectures, providing readers with a solid foundation in understanding and applying these models. Beginning with the basics of the Perceptron and its application in digit classification, it progresses to more complex structures such as multilayer perceptrons for financial forecasting, radial basis function networks for air quality prediction, and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image classification. Additionally, the book covers recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and their variants like long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent units (GRUs), which are crucial for time-series analysis and sequential data applications.Supervised machine learning algorithms are meticulously explained, with practical examples to illustrate their application. The book covers logistic regression and its use in predicting sports outcomes, decision trees for plant classification, random forests for traffic prediction, and support vector machines for house price prediction. Gradient boosting machines and their applications in genomics, AdaBoost for bioinformatics data classification, and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) for churn prediction are also discussed, providing readers with a robust toolkit for various predictive tasks.Unsupervised learning algorithms are another significant focus of the book, introducing readers to techniques for uncovering hidden patterns in data. Hierarchical clustering for gene expression data analysis, principal component analysis (PCA) for climate predictions, and singular value decomposition (SVD) for signal denoising are thoroughly explained. The book also explores applications like robot navigation and network security, demonstrating the versatility of these techniques.Natural language processing (NLP) is comprehensively covered, highlighting its fundamental concepts and various applications. The book discusses the overview of NLP, its fundamental concepts, and its diverse applications such as chatbots, virtual assistants, clinical NLP applications, and social media analytics. Detailed sections on text pre-processing, syntactic analysis, machine translation, text classification, named entity recognition, and sentiment analysis equip readers with the knowledge to build sophisticated NLP models.The final chapters of the book explore generative AI, including generative adversarial networks (GANs) for image generation, variational autoencoders for vibrational encoder training, and autoregressive models for time series
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Building Data Science Applications with FastAPI
Learn all the features and best practices of FastAPI to build, deploy, and monitor powerful data science and AI apps, like object detection or image generation.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesUncover the secrets of FastAPI, including async I/O, type hinting, and dependency injectionLearn to add authentication, authorization, and interaction with databases in a FastAPI backendDevelop real-world projects using pre-trained AI modelsBook DescriptionBuilding Data Science Applications with FastAPI is the go-to resource for creating efficient and dependable data science API backends. This second edition incorporates the latest Python and FastAPI advancements, along with two new AI projects – a real-time object detection system and a text-to-image generation platform using Stable Diffusion. The book starts with the basics of FastAPI and modern Python programming. You'll grasp FastAPI's robust dependency injection system, which facilitates seamless database communication, authentication implementation, and ML model integration. As you progress, you'll learn testing and deployment best practices, guaranteeing high-quality, resilient applications. Throughout the book, you'll build data science applications using FastAPI with the help of projects covering common AI use cases, such as object detection and text-to-image generation. These hands-on experiences will deepen your understanding of using FastAPI in real-world scenarios. By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to maintain, design, and monitor applications to meet the highest programming standards using FastAPI, empowering you to create fast and reliable data science API backends with ease while keeping up with the latest advancements.What you will learnExplore the basics of modern Python and async I/O programmingGet to grips with basic and advanced concepts of the FastAPI frameworkDeploy a performant and reliable web backend for a data science applicationIntegrate common Python data science libraries into a web backendIntegrate an object detection algorithm into a FastAPI backendBuild a distributed text-to-image AI system with Stable DiffusionAdd metrics and logging and learn how to monitor themWho this book is forThis book is for data scientists and software developers interested in gaining knowledge of FastAPI and its ecosystem to build data science applications. Basic knowledge of data science and machine learning concepts and how to apply them in Python is recommended.
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Generative Artificial Intelligence and Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Real-world Applications
This book integrates the concepts of explainable artificial intelligence, and generative explainable artificial intelligence, showcasing how explainability can be incorporated into generative models. It highlights the importance of making generative models transparent, offering strategies to achieve this through interpretability techniques.Focuses on the principles and methodologies of explainable artificial intelligence, providing readers with a thorough understanding of how artificial intelligence models can be made transparent and interpretable.Explores explainable artificial intelligence techniques, including feature importance, SHAP values, LIME, and counterfactual explanations.Offers an in-depth examination of generative artificial intelligence, covering cutting-edge advancements in generative models like GANs, VAEs, and transformer-based architectures.Bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and their practical applications, making advanced artificial intelligence technologies accessible to the readers.Includes numerous case studies and real-world examples that demonstrate the successful application of generative artificial intelligence, and explainable artificial intelligence.The text is primarily written for graduate students and academic researchers in electrical engineering, electronics, and communication engineering, computer science and engineering, biomedical engineering, and information technology.
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Machine Learning Theory and Applications
Machine Learning Theory and Applications Enables readers to understand mathematical concepts behind data engineering and machine learning algorithms and apply them using open-source Python libraries Machine Learning Theory and Applications delves into the realm of machine learning and deep learning, exploring their practical applications by comprehending mathematical concepts and implementing them in real-world scenarios using Python and renowned open-source libraries. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, including data preparation, feature engineering techniques, commonly utilized machine learning algorithms like support vector machines and neural networks, as well as generative AI and foundation models. To facilitate the creation of machine learning pipelines, a dedicated open-source framework named hephAIstos has been developed exclusively for this book. Moreover, the text explores the fascinating domain of quantum machine learning and offers insights on executing machine learning applications across diverse hardware technologies such as CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs. Finally, the book explains how to deploy trained models through containerized applications using Kubernetes and OpenShift, as well as their integration through machine learning operations (MLOps). Additional topics covered in Machine Learning Theory and Applications include: Current use cases of AI, including making predictions, recognizing images and speech, performing medical diagnoses, creating intelligent supply chains, natural language processing, and much moreClassical and quantum machine learning algorithms such as quantum-enhanced Support Vector Machines (QSVMs), QSVM multiclass classification, quantum neural networks, and quantum generative adversarial networks (qGANs)Different ways to manipulate data, such as handling missing data, analyzing categorical data, or processing time-related dataFeature rescaling, extraction, and selection, and how to put your trained models to life and production through containerized applicationsMachine Learning Theory and Applications is an essential resource for data scientists, engineers, and IT specialists and architects, as well as students in computer science, mathematics, and bioinformatics. The reader is expected to understand basic Python programming and libraries such as NumPy or Pandas and basic mathematical concepts, especially linear algebra.
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Generative AI 2.0 and Data Analytics
Data analytics and generative AI (Gen AI) are transformative technologies that play a critical role in modern decision-making and innovation. Data analytics enables organizations to extract actionable insights from vast amounts of structured and unstructured data, driving efficiency, improving customer experiences, and identifying trends. Generative AI, on the other hand, enhances creativity and problem-solving by producing new content, such as text, images, and designs, based on learned patterns. Together, they empower people and organizations to make data-driven decisions, automate complex processes, and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.Generative AI 2.0 and Data Analytics explores the intersection between Gen AI and data analytics and addresses its profound efects on industries and organizations across the globe. Highlights of the book include:Deep learning architectures for generative models in business data managementOptimizing human-AI collaboration for strategic decision-making in business practisesBenchmarking practices and evaluation metrics for Generative AI in business data analyticsNot only covering the fundamental concepts, and techniques of generative AI and their practical application, the book also investigates how these techniques foster innovation and improve quality of data in various business domains. It examines a broad range of topics from artificial data generation, security analytics, anomaly detection, reinforcement management, ethical consideration, challenges and future scenarios. The book also features expert opinions and case studies to provide practical direction and valuable insight.
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Data-Centric Artificial Intelligence for Multidisciplinary Applications
This book explores the need for a data‑centric AI approach and its application in the multidisciplinary domain, compared to a model‑centric approach. It examines the methodologies for data‑centric approaches, the use of data‑centric approaches in different domains, the need for edge AI and how it differs from cloud‑based AI. It discusses the new category of AI technology, "data‑centric AI" (DCAI), which focuses on comprehending, utilizing, and reaching conclusions from data. By adding machine learning and big data analytics tools, data‑centric AI modifies this by enabling it to learn from data rather than depending on algorithms. It can therefore make wiser choices and deliver more precise outcomes. Additionally, it has the potential to be significantly more scalable than conventional AI methods.• Includes a collection of case studies with experimentation results to adhere to the practical approaches• Examines challenges in dataset generation, synthetic datasets, analysis, and prediction algorithms in stochastic ways• Discusses methodologies to achieve accurate results by improving the quality of data• Comprises cases in healthcare and agriculture with implementation and impact of quality data in building AI applications
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Generative AI and Large Language Models: Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the transformative impact of AI technologies across diverse fields. From revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics and advancing natural language processing for low-resource languages to enhancing software development and promoting environmental sustainability, this book explores the cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of generative AI and large language models (LLMs). With a focus on both opportunities and challenges, the book examines the architectural challenges of transformer-based models, the ethical implications of AI, and the importance of language-specific adaptations, particularly for low-resource languages like Arabic. It also highlights the role of AI in code development, multimodal applications, and its integration with intellectual property frameworks. This book is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to understand and harness the potential of AI to drive innovation and global progress.
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Generative AI
From algorithms that draft clinical notes in seconds to autonomous agents that triage emergency room backlogs, artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping every facet of healthcare. Generative AI: Unlocking the Next Chapter in Healthcare is the first comprehensive guide to this revolution—charting how we got here, what’s working now, and where the technology could take us next.Drawing on frontline case studies from leading health systems, biotech labs, and tech giants, the book reveals how large language models, synthetic data engines, and multi agent ecosystems are boosting diagnostic accuracy, accelerating drug discovery, and personalizing patient engagement. It also confronts the hard questions—privacy, bias, liability, and the fear of “machines taking over”—offering clear, actionable frameworks for ethical, human centered deployment.Written for clinicians, executives, innovators, and policy makers and patients alike, this definitive volume distils the expertise of industry pioneers into an accessible roadmap. You’ll explore:• The evolution from early machine learning to today’s generative powerhouses• Real world wins—ambient documentation, AI assisted radiology, virtual nursing, and more• The players shaping the landscape: Epic, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Salesforce, and a wave of insurgent startups• Guardrails that preserve trust, protect privacy, and keep humans in the loop• Bold yet plausible futures—from digital twin medicine to globe-spanning agent networksWhether you’re leading a hospital, building health tech solutions, a tech startup, or simply curious about the future of care, Generative AI: Unlocking the Next Chapter in Healthcare delivers the insight, inspiration, and practical guidance you need to thrive in the era where human empathy and machine intelligence work side by side.
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Vector Analysis for Computer Graphics
This book is a complete introduction to vector analysis, especially within the context of computer graphics. The author shows why vectors are useful and how it is possible to develop analytical skills in manipulating vector algebra. Even though vector analysis is a relatively recent development in the history of mathematics, it has become a powerful and central tool in describing and solving a wide range of geometric problems. The book is divided into eleven chapters covering the mathematical foundations of vector algebra and its application to, among others, lines, planes, intersections, rotating vectors, and vector differentiation.
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Generative AI Foundations in Python
Begin your generative AI journey with Python as you explore large language models, understand responsible generative AI practices, and apply your knowledge to real-world applications through guided tutorialsKey FeaturesGain expertise in prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, and domain adaptationUse transformers-based LLMs and diffusion models to implement AI applicationsDiscover strategies to optimize model performance, address ethical considerations, and build trust in AI systemsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe intricacies and breadth of generative AI (GenAI) and large language models can sometimes eclipse their practical application. It is pivotal to understand the foundational concepts needed to implement generative AI. This guide explains the core concepts behind -of-the-art generative models by combining theory and hands-on application.Generative AI Foundations in Python begins by laying a foundational understanding, presenting the fundamentals of generative LLMs and their historical evolution, while also setting the stage for deeper exploration. You’ll also understand how to apply generative LLMs in real-world applications. The book cuts through the complexity and offers actionable guidance on deploying and fine-tuning pre-trained language models with Python. Later, you’ll delve into topics such as task-specific fine-tuning, domain adaptation, prompt engineering, quantitative evaluation, and responsible AI, focusing on how to effectively and responsibly use generative LLMs.By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed in applying generative AI capabilities to real-world problems, confidently navigating its enormous potential ethically and responsibly.What you will learnDiscover the fundamentals of GenAI and its foundations in NLPDissect foundational generative architectures including GANs, transformers, and diffusion modelsFind out how to fine-tune LLMs for specific NLP tasksUnderstand transfer learning and fine-tuning to facilitate domain adaptation, including fields such as financeExplore prompt engineering, including in-context learning, templatization, and rationalization through chain-of-thought and RAGImplement responsible practices with generative LLMs to minimize bias, toxicity, and other harmful outputsWho this book is forThis book is for developers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers embarking on projects driven by generative AI. A general understanding of machine learning and deep learning, as well as some proficiency with Python, is expected.
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Introduction to Generative AI
Introduction to Generative AI: Theoretical Foundations, Analysis and Practical Use CasesGenerative Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we create, learn, and imagine. This book offers a clear and complete journey through the science and art behind this revolution — from how machines learn to produce text, images, and music, to how they are being built, tested, and applied in the real world.The first part of the book lays out the ideas that make generative AI possible — neural networks, transformers, diffusion models, and the mysterious “latent spaces” where creativity meets computation. The middle chapters explore how today’s AI systems reason, plan, and use tools, drawing on powerful frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and AutoGen. The final section moves beyond algorithms, discussing how to build safe, fair, and energy-conscious AI that serves human goals rather than replacing them.Throughout, real-world examples bring the technology to life — from language models that write poetry, to multimodal systems that can paint or compose music, to intelligent agents that collaborate with humans in research, education, and design. Written in accessible language and supported by visual explanations, this book bridges deep technical ideas with human-centered understanding.HighlightsExplains the core principles of how generative models think and createShows how AI systems combine text, vision, and sound in unified waysConnects theory with hands-on applications and real-world use casesDiscusses ethics, creativity, and sustainability in the age of intelligent machinesWritten for learners, researchers, and professionals who want both clarity and depthIntroduction to Generative AI: Theoretical Foundations, Analysis and Practical Use Cases is an essential guide for anyone curious about how artificial intelligence is shaping the next chapter of human innovation.
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Vector Analysis for Computer Graphics
This book is a complete introduction to vector analysis, especially within the context of computer graphics. The author shows why vectors are useful and how it is possible to develop analytical skills in manipulating vector algebra. Even though vector analysis is a relatively recent development in the history of mathematics, it has become a powerful and central tool in describing and solving a wide range of geometric problems. The book is divided into eleven chapters covering the mathematical foundations of vector algebra and its application to, among others, lines, planes, intersections, rotating vectors, and vector differentiation.
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Modern Generative AI with ChatGPT and OpenAI Models
Harness the power of AI with innovative, real-world applications, and unprecedented productivity boosts, powered by the latest advancements in AI technology like ChatGPT and OpenAIPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExplore the theory behind generative AI models and the road to GPT3 and GPT4Become familiar with ChatGPT's applications to boost everyday productivityLearn to embed OpenAI models into applications using lightweight frameworks like LangChainBook DescriptionGenerative AI models and AI language models are becoming increasingly popular due to their unparalleled capabilities. This book will provide you with insights into the inner workings of the LLMs and guide you through creating your own language models. You'll start with an introduction to the field of generative AI, helping you understand how these models are trained to generate new data. Next, you'll explore use cases where ChatGPT can boost productivity and enhance creativity. You'll learn how to get the best from your ChatGPT interactions by improving your prompt design and leveraging zero, one, and few-shots learning capabilities. The use cases are divided into clusters of marketers, researchers, and developers, which will help you apply what you learn in this book to your own challenges faster. You'll also discover enterprise-level scenarios that leverage OpenAI models' APIs available on Azure infrastructure; both generative models like GPT-3 and embedding models like Ada. For each scenario, you'll find an end-to-end implementation with Python, using Streamlit as the frontend and the LangChain SDK to facilitate models' integration into your applications. By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to use the generative AI field and start using ChatGPT and OpenAI models' APIs in your own projects.What you will learnUnderstand generative AI concepts from basic to intermediate levelFocus on the GPT architecture for generative AI modelsMaximize ChatGPT's value with an effective prompt designExplore applications and use cases of ChatGPTUse OpenAI models and features via API callsBuild and deploy generative AI systems with PythonLeverage Azure infrastructure for enterprise-level use casesEnsure responsible AI and ethics in generative AI systemsWho this book is forThis book is for individuals interested in boosting their daily productivity; businesspersons looking to dive deeper into real-world applications to empower their organizations; data scientists and developers trying to identify ways to boost ML models and code; marketers and researchers seeking to leverage use cases in their domain – all by using Chat GPT and OpenAI Models.A basic understanding of Python is required; however, the book provides theoretical descriptions alongside sections with code so that the reader can learn the concrete use case application without running the scripts.
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