The Rise of AI Agents

by Petar Radanliev

Blockchain

Book Details

Book Title

The Rise of AI Agents

Author

Petar Radanliev

Publisher

Addison-Wesley

Publication Date

2025

ISBN

9780135352946

Number of Pages

487

Language

English

Format

PDF

File Size

2.5MB

Subject

BlockChain

Table of Contents

  • Cover Page
  • About This eBook
  • Halftitle Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Part I: Foundations of Advanced Technologies
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to AI Agents, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing
  • Chapter Objectives
  • Fictional Story (Part 1): The Story of Jovan
  • The Foundations of AI Agents
  • Technological Innovations That Shape the Development of AI Agents: AI/ML, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing
  • The Convergence
  • Summary
  • References
  • Test Your Skills
  • Chapter 2: The Advance of Artificial Intelligence into AI Agents
  • Chapter Objectives
  • The Rise of Neural Networks and Deep Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning: Learning Through Interaction
  • Q-Learning: An Off-Policy RL Algorithm
  • Neural Turing Machines: Bridging AI and Memory
  • Future Directions
  • Summary
  • References
  • Test Your Skills
  • Chapter 3: Digital Trust in AI Agents and Blockchain Technologies
  • Chapter Objectives
  • The Essence of Blockchain as a Distributed Ledger
  • Ethereum and the Evolution of Blockchain Ecosystems
  • Hyperledger: A Consortium for Enterprise Blockchain Solutions
  • Smart Oracles: Bridging the Gap Between Blockchain and the Real World
  • Automated Contracts: The Role of Machine Learning
  • Summary
  • References
  • Test Your Skills
  • Exercise 3.1: Exploring Blockchain Technologies and AI Integration
  • Exercise 3.2: Researching Deeper into Blockchain Technologies and AI Integration
  • Exercise 3.3: Comparing Blockchain Technologies
  • Exercise 3.4: Assessing the Impact and Future of Blockchain and AI
  • Chapter 4: Quantum Computing and AI Agents
  • Chapter Objectives
  • Quantum Mechanics in Computing
  • Qubits and Their Role in Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Entanglement and Parallelism
  • Quantum Supremacy: The Race and the Reality
  • Quantum Algorithms: Shor’s Algorithm, Grover’s Algorithm
  • Implications for the Future
  • Challenges and Future Directions
  • Summary
  • References
  • Test Your Skills
  • Exercise 4.1: Understanding the Fundamentals of Quantum Computing
  • Exercise 4.2: Probing Quantum Computing Concepts
  • Exercise 4.3: Comparing Concepts in Quantum Computing
  • Exercise 4.4: Assessing the Impact and Applications of Quantum Computing
  • Part II: Convergence for Enhanced Applications