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Neurobiology and Artificial Intelligence

Medical, Social and Ethical Implications

  • 1st Edition - February 19, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Luca Saba
  • Language: English

Neurobiology and Artificial Intelligence: Medical, Social, and Ethical Implicationsexplores the dynamic intersection of neurobiology and artificial intelligence (AI),i… Read more

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Neurobiology and Artificial Intelligence: Medical, Social, and Ethical Implications
explores the dynamic intersection of neurobiology and artificial intelligence (AI),
investigating the scientific, philosophical, and ethical implications of these rapidly
evolving fields. By blending cutting-edge research with thought-provoking discussions,
this book aims to make complex topics accessible to an interdisciplinary audience,
from researchers and upper graduate students eager to understand how AI and
neuroscience shape our understanding of intelligence, creativity, learning, and the
human condition.

Key features

  • Offers clear explanations of scientific and technical concepts
  • Emphasizes the societal and moral challenges posed by advancements in AI and neuroscience
  • Explores how neurobiology and AI influence each other and their broader impact on medicine, creativity, and human cognition

Readership

Researchers in neuroscience, cognition, neurobiology, and interested in AI

Table of contents

1. Neurobiology and artificial intelligence: a brief history

2. The neurobiology of intelligence

3. Foundations of artificial intelligence

4. Machine learning and artificial neural networks

5. Visualizing the brain and its functioning

6. The “black box”

7. Different types of biological intelligence

8. Learning

9. Network medicine and artificial intelligence

10. The coding of evolutionary processes, learning, and intelligence

11. The neurobiology of addiction and artificial intelligence dependency

12. The impact of artificial intelligence on human memory and
intelligence

13. Artificial intelligence and creativity: catalyst or constraint?

14. Artificial intelligence and human relationships

15. The inflation of scientific cycles

16. The human–machine interface and neuroprosthetics

17. The simulation of the human brain and artificial consciousness?

18. Staying alive

19. Toward a shared future: hybrid artificial intelligence

20. Superintelligence and singularity: what rules?

21. The concept of “humanity”

22. Science and ethics: reflections on the future of humanity

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 21, 2026
  • Language: English

About the author

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Luca Saba

Luca Saba is Dean of School of Medicine at the University of Cagliari, full professor of Radiology and Chief of the Department of Radiology in the A.O.U. of Cagliari. Professor Saba’s research is focused on Multi-Detector-Row Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Ultrasound, Neuroradiology, and Diagnostic in Vascular Sciences. His works have achieved more than 700 high impact factor in notable peer-reviewed journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet Neurology, Circulation Radiology, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Atherosclerosis, European Radiology. He has spoken over 150 times at national and international levels and won 22 scientific and extracurricular awards during his career. Dr Saba has presented more than 500 papers and posters in National and International Congress (RSNA, ESGAR, ECR, ISR, AOCR, AINR, JRS, SIRM, AINR). He has written 43 book-chapters and is Editor of 19 books in the field of Computed Tomography, Cardiovascular, Plastic Surgery, Gynecological Imaging and Neurodegenerative imaging.

Affiliations and expertise
Dean of School of Medicine, University of Cagliari; Professor of Radiology and Chief of the Department of Radiology, A.O.U. of Cagliari, Italy

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