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Collective Intelligence: The Rise of Swarm Systems and their Impact on Society
Author(s): Uwe Seebacher (Editor), Christoph Legat
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication Date: 20 July 2026
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 302 pages
- ISBN-10: 1032690704
- ISBN-13: 9781032690704
Book Description
Unlock the future of technology with this captivating exploration of swarm intelligence. Dive into the future of autonomous systems, enhanced by cutting-edge multi-agent systems and predictive research. Real-world examples illustrate how these algorithms drive intelligent, coordinated behavior in industries like manufacturing and energy. Discover the innovative Industrial-Disruption-Index (IDI), pioneered by Uwe Seebacher, which predicts industry disruptions using swarm intelligence. Case studies from media to digital imaging offer invaluable insights into the future of industrial life cycles.
Ideal for AI enthusiasts and professionals, this book provides inspiring, actionable insights for the future. It redefines artificial intelligence, showcasing how predictive intelligence can revolutionize group coordination for more efficient and sustainable systems. A crucial chapter highlights the shift from the Green Deal to the Emerald Deal, showing how swarm intelligence addresses societal challenges.
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About the Author
Uwe Seebacher is a leading methods and structural scientist and a Forbes bestselling author. He has a doctorate in economics and business administration and is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Munich and Vienna. He is a Visiting Faculty at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. Seebacher is an academic advisor and a member of several prestigious organizations, including INDAM and AOM. He has 30 years of experience as a business angel, advisor, investor, leader, and entrepreneur, and is also a popular keynote speaker. He has authored and co-edited over 60 books and hundreds of journal papers, and received many awards for his innovative concepts and works.
Christoph Legat is a well-known author, speaker and manager, and professor at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences in the field of computer science and AI. He is Senior Project Manager at DKE and member of various technical and normative committees in the context of AI as well as Industrial IoT and also holds many other mandates in associations and organizations. Since the beginning of developments in the field of AI, Legat has been actively involved in the development and implementation of secure and trustworthy industrial AI.
