本书具有ESP（专门用途英语）的特色，既涵盖了专业性强、时效性高的人工智能知识，又囊本书括了形式多样的科技英语内容，广泛引入国外权威杂志、知名网站的阅读素材，一定程度上弥补了当前国内市场中人工智能英语类教材的匮乏，旨在满足培养接轨国际高素质人才的需求。本教材主要面向有人工智能专业背景知识的高校本科生、专科生，以及对人工智能感兴趣的广大学习者。

本教材共八个单元，立足人工智能技术的前沿动态，从专业角度对人工智能的发展概况、
融合与应用以及未来前景等内容进行介绍。本教材以真实性为原则，选用专业性强、时效性高
的阅读素材，助力学生的专业学习；单元结构层次清晰，主要由阅读文章、写作技巧、翻译技
巧和课外拓展四个板块构成，旨在拓宽学生的知识面并提高他们的科技英语应用能力；课后练
习形式多样，针对基础的语言技能展开训练，针对性和实用性强。
本教材既可作为高校计算机、机器人等相关专业学生的专业英语教材，也可供广大科技人
员和科技英语爱好者阅读参考。

Unit 1
An Overview of Artificial Intelligence. 1
Text A: An Overview of Artificial Intelligence. 3
Text B: History of Artificial Intelligence. 11
Text C: Current State of Artificial Intelligence. 19
Writing Skills: 下定义. 23
Translating Skills: 被动语态. 25
Workshop . 31
Unit 2
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning . 33
Text A: An Introduction to Machine Learning. 35
Text B: Applications and Limitations of Machine Learning . 44
Text C: Basics of Machine Learning. 50
Writing Skills: 同位语. 54
Translating Skills: 词性转换. 55
Workshop . 61
Unit 3
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. 63
Text A: An Introduction to Big Data. 65
Text B: Merging Big Data with Artificial Intelligence Is the Next Step . 72
Text C: Analysis Techniques of Big Data . 78
Writing Skills: 段落写作. 81
Translating Skills: 语序调整. 83
Workshop . 88
Unit 4
Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing . 89
Text A: An Overview of Cloud Computing. 91
Text B: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Cloud Computing. 101
Text C: Technologies Critical in the Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic. 107
Writing Skills: 定语从句. 110
Translating Skills: 定语从句的翻译. 112
Workshop . 119
Unit 5
Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things . 121
Text A: Realizing the Future and Full Potential of Connected IoT Devices with AI. 123
Text B: Applications of Internet of Things in Real Life . 131
Text C: Major IoT Risks in Business Today. 137
Writing Skills: 排比. 140
Translating Skills: 增译与减译. 142
Workshop . 148
Unit 6
The Applications of Artificial Intelligence (I). 151
Text A: Top Ten Industrial Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 153
Text B: The Washington Post Has Published 850 Articles in the Past Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Text C: Five Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Education . 166
Writing Skills: 例证法. 170
Translating Skills: 无主句的翻译. 171
Workshop . 177
Unit 7
The Applications of Artificial Intelligence (II). 181
Text A: Top Ten Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. 183
Text B: The Eye of Aritificial Intelligence in China . 191
Text C: Aritificial Intelligence Brings High Returns on Drug Discovery and Development. 197
Writing Skills: 非谓语动词. 203
Translating Skills: 拆句法与合并法. 205
Workshop . 210
Unit 8
The Future of Artificial Intelligence . 211
Text A: Artificial Intelligence: Our Final Invention?. 213
Text B: The Future of Artificial Intelligence Depends on Trust. 221
Text C: China Makes Big Strides in Artificial Intelligence. 226
Writing Skills: 阐述原因. 230
Translating Skills: 非谓语形式. 231
Workshop . 236