acknowledgments
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the machine learning and deep learning communities for their tireless dedication and incredible work. Just a few short years ago, many questioned whether the field was headed for another AI winter, a period of stagnation and doubt. But thanks to the persistence, brilliance, and passion of countless individuals, the field not only persevered but even flourished. We’re standing on the threshold of an AI-driven future, and I am endlessly grateful for the contributions of this talented community.
Writing a book, even with the help of AI, is no small feat. It takes dedication, collaboration, and a tremendous amount of support. I am incredibly thankful to the team of editors and reviewers who made this book possible. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to review and provide feedback. I want to thank Frances Lefkowitz, my development editor, for her dedication, as well as the whole production team at Manning for their insight and unwavering support throughout this journey. Above all, though, for my 12th book, I couldn’t have asked for a better content editor than Frances.
Many thanks go to Nicolai Nielsen, my technical editor, for his invaluable assistance. Nicolai is a lead AI engineer at SymphonyAI. He is both a coder and content creator, creating educational AI and computer vision videos on YouTube and courses that help people, while scaling his brand.