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AI Foundations Resources

A resource directory for the AI Foundations module: chapter key terms, references, classical AI reading, real-world AI sources and responsible-AI frameworks.

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Concept language

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Classical AI references

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Real-world AI evidence

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Responsible AI

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Chapter Resource Map

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AI Concepts & System Foundations

Chapter 1 — Understanding Artificial Intelligence

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Chapter 2 — History and Evolution of Artificial Intelligence

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Chapter 3 — Characteristics of Intelligent Systems

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Chapter 4 — Intelligent Agents and Environments

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Chapter 5 — Types and Classifications of Artificial Intelligence

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Chapter 6 — The Relationship Between AI, Machine Learning, Neural Networks and Deep Learning

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Chapter 7 — Major Approaches to Building AI Systems

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Search, Reasoning & Intelligent Behaviour

Chapter 8 — Problem-Solving, Search and Planning

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Chapter 9 — Knowledge Representation, Reasoning and Decision-Making

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Chapter 10 — Language, Perception, Robotics and Autonomous Systems

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Applications, Limitations & Responsible AI

Chapter 11 — Real-World Artificial Intelligence Applications

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Chapter 12 — AI Limitations, Responsible AI and Future Directions

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Curated External Reference Shelf

This shelf surfaces a small set of high-value references already used by the Module. The complete chapter-specific source lists remain inside the individual chapters.

AI Foundations Resources: reference resources, why each is useful, and where it supports the curriculum.
ResourceWhy it is usefulUsed in
AIMA — Artificial Intelligence: A Modern ApproachSearch, agents, reasoning and classical AI foundationsChapter 8
Artificial Intelligence: Foundations of Computational AgentsSearch, reasoning, planning and agent foundationsChapter 8
NIST AI Risk Management FrameworkRisk-management concepts for trustworthy and responsible AIChapter 12
NIST AI Resource CenterSupporting resources for applying AI risk-management practicesChapter 12
OECD AI PrinciplesInternational principles for trustworthy AIChapter 12
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial IntelligenceHuman-rights-centred ethical guidance for AIChapter 12
EU Artificial Intelligence Act — policy overviewRegulatory context and application timelineChapter 12
ISO/IEC 42001 — AI management systemsManagement-system standard for organisational AI governanceChapter 12

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