This book reports on the results of the third edition of the premier conference in the field of
philosophy of artificial intelligence PT-AI 2017 held on November 4 - 5 2017 at the
University of Leeds UK. It covers: advanced knowledge on key AI concepts including complexity
computation creativity embodiment representation and superintelligence cutting-edge ethical
issues such as the AI impact on human dignity and society responsibilities and rights of
machines as well as AI threats to humanity and AI safety and cutting-edge developments in
techniques to achieve AI including machine learning neural networks dynamical systems. The
book also discusses important applications of AI including big data analytics expert systems
cognitive architectures and robotics. It offers a timely yet very comprehensive snapshot of
what is going on in the field of AI especially at the interfaces between philosophy cognitive
science ethics and computing.
