<p>The future of humanity was taken with Moses, the benefactor of our AI, when he vanished a century ago. There is no more astral dream. The colonies of the solar system are progressively vanishing while Earth is silent. We no longer understand the importance of modern technologies to daily life. The future appears gloomy.</p><p><br></p><p>Need a freelancer Matthew Cole struggles to fulfil his duties while keeping his ship in the air. He's always been a loner, but the time has come when he'll need to find a crew if he wants to survive as the solar system grows more dangerous.</p><p><br></p><p>As Matthew's ghost from the past reappears to haunt him, his new crew will need to come together around their leader. They will learn that he is a special kind of man-a moral man. And perhaps right now, the world needs that.</p> <br><br> Publisher : Morgan Starkey (January 5, 2023) <br> Language : English <br> Paperback : 90 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 193010118X <br> ISBN-13 : 978-1930101180 <br> Item Weight : 4.7 ounces <br> Dimensions : 6 x 0.19 x 9 inches <br>
A stunningly crafted horror space opera from Eisner Award-winners Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer) and Gabriel Walta (The Vision), now available in a deluxe collector's edition with bonus content. <br><br>WELCOME TO THE U.S.S. MONTGOMERY. When a separatist attack kills every adult on board a colony ship in deep space, it is up to VALARIE, the on-board A.I., to help the ship's children survive. But as they are pursued by dangerous forces, can Valerie become more than what she was programmed to be - a savior to these children?<br> <br> TKO is proud to present the ultimate edition of Jeff Lemire and Gabriel Walta's instant sci-fi classic, and Eisner-Award nominee. This deluxe hardcover features over 70 pages of bonus material including never-before seen script excerpts, concept art, progress art, and much more. <br><br> Publisher : TKO Studios, LLC. (November 22, 2022) <br> Language : English <br> Hardcover : 248 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 1952203813 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-1952203817 <br> Reading age : 16 years and up <br> Item Weight : 2.56 pounds <br> Dimensions : 7.28 x 1.1 x 11.25 inches <br>
in this book :<br>The inconceivable inventions of intuitive AI What do you get when you give a design tool a digital nervous system?<br>Can we make AI without losing control over it?<br>spooked of superintelligent AI?<br>Get ready for cold-blooded thinking<br>Machine intelligence makes mortal morals more important<br>The awful and intimidating counteraccusations of computers that can learn<br>How we are tutoring computers to understand filmland<br>What happens when our computers get smarter than we are? <br><br> ASIN : B0BTJ96J22 <br> Publication date : January 30, 2023 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 441 KB <br> Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 68 pages <br>
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A former Wall Street quant sounds the alarm on Big Data and the mathematical models that threaten to rip apart our social fabric—with a new afterword<br> <br>“A manual for the twenty-first-century citizen . . . relevant and urgent.”—Financial Times<br> <br>NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • The Boston Globe • Wired • Fortune • Kirkus Reviews • The Guardian • Nature • On Point<br> <br>We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives—where we go to school, whether we can get a job or a loan, how much we pay for health insurance—are being made not by humans, but by machines. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness: Everyone is judged according to the same rules.<br> <br>But as mathematician and data scientist Cathy O’Neil reveals, the mathematical models being used today are unregulated and uncontestable, even when they’re wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination—propping up the lucky, punishing the downtrodden, and undermining our democracy in the process. Welcome to the dark side of Big Data. <br><br> Publisher : Crown; Reprint edition (September 5, 2017) <br> Language : English <br> Paperback : 288 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 0553418831 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-0553418835 <br> Item Weight : 7.2 ounces <br> Dimensions : 5.17 x 0.61 x 7.92 inches <br>
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. Some of the activities computers with artificial intelligence are designed for include: Speech recognition, Learning, Planning, Problem solving. <br>In this chapter we shall discus the following subjects; <br>Deep learning, <br>Machine learning, <br>Computer Programming, <br>Medical field. <br><br>Deep Learning has enabled many practical applications of Machine Learning and by extension the overall field of AI. Deep Learning breaks down tasks in ways that makes all kinds of machine assists seem possible, even likely. Driverless cars, better preventive healthcare, even better movie recommendations, are all here today or on the horizon. <br>AI is the present and the future. With Deep Learning’s help, AI may even get to that science fiction state we’ve so long imagined. <br><br>Machine Learning at its most basic is the practice of using algorithms to parse data, learn from it, and then make a determination or prediction about something in the world. So rather than hand-coding software routines with a specific set of instructions to accomplish a particular task, the machine is “trained” using large amounts of data and algorithms that give it the ability to learn how to perform the task. <br> <br><br> ASIN : B08KYN3LCP <br> Publication date : October 8, 2020 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 1147 KB <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 76 pages <br>
"Exploring the Limitless Imagination of DALL-E2 " is a groundbreaking book that delves deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in the creative process. Specifically, it explores the incredible capabilities of DALL-E2, an AI program that can generate a vast range of images based on textual input. This book provides a comprehensive guide to DALL-E2, offering readers a detailed understanding of how this technology works and the many ways it can be applied in various industries, such as art, design, architecture, healthcare, and more.<br><br>The book also explores the ethical and societal implications of AI-generated art, addressing concerns around ownership, authorship, and cultural representation. It examines how humans and AI-generated art can work together in the creative process and highlights successful collaborations between artists and AI programs. Furthermore, the book explores future developments in AI-generated art, such as advancements in AI technology and new use cases, and the potential impact these developments could have on society and the creative industries.<br><br>This book is a valuable resource for researchers, artists, designers, and anyone interested in exploring the fascinating world of AI-generated art. It offers insights into the latest trends and advancements in this field, providing a roadmap for future innovation and growth.<br><br> <br><br> ASIN : B0BZZBZDBP <br> Publication date : March 29, 2023 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 6701 KB <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Not Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 221 pages <br>
Get on a rollercoaster of disinformation and media manipulation. From lying hieroglyphs to computer-generated influencers and the future of deepfakes. People have always felt the need to play with reality, but never before has it been so easy and believable as now. How do we keep a grip on the information society now that artificial intelligence is getting involved in the manipulation game? Unlike most books about fading realities, Real Fake looks beyond the doom scenarios. Using inspiring restoration stories and a new set of Reality Ethics, the authors of Real Fake outline a hopeful future for the playful human.<br><br><br>“Real Fake educates, terrifies, and stimulates simultaneously. Nascent synthetic media technology has the potential to create mayhem or happiness for society -- the authors brilliantly paint a picture of how this battle will play out over the next ten years. And most interestingly, they predict the "democratization of creativity" -- how the new digital tools will unleash a dynamic and vital era of marketing, commerce, and art.” George F. Colony, CEO, Forrester<br><br>"As someone who has studied authenticity (real vs. fake) and the rise of digital technology (real vs. virtual), no one has intertwined these topics in as interesting, insightful, and indispensable a narrative as the authors of Real Fake. Digital technology is giving us something akin to superpowers. Will we use them to obliterate the distinctions between authenticity and inauthenticity, reality and virtuality, human and machine? Or will we find a path into a future that preserves what makes us human while ennobling our technology in service to our innate needs? Real Fake says yes."<br>-- B. Joseph Pine II, co-author, The Experience Economy: Competing for Customer Time, Attention, and Money<br><br>“An extremely authentic book!” Daisy Williams, virtual human <br><br> Publisher : Ludibrium publishers (September 21, 2021) <br> Language : English <br> Paperback : 296 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 9493170683 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-9493170681 <br> Item Weight : 13.7 ounces <br> Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.74 x 8.5 inches <br>
Describes the basic concepts and latest techniques for the programming of computers to duplicate the human thinking process <br><br> Publisher : William Kaufmann & HeurisTech Press (December 1, 1982) <br> Language : English <br> ISBN-10 : 0865760047 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-0865760042 <br> Item Weight : 2.35 pounds <br>
Artificial Intelligence A Modern Approach For Beginners<br><br>About This Book:<br>The book demystifies the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a friendly manner. Author Covered Following Topics in This Book:<br><br>General artificial intelligence versus narrow artificial intelligence.<br>Explain Deep Learning.<br>The threats of narrow AI executions.<br>Machine learning complexities in 2021.<br>AI in the Mars Rovers.<br>Problem resolution using AI.<br>Explain and elucidate NLP.<br>Define social intelligence.<br>The cybernetics perspective to AI.<br>Brain duplication is a component of AI projects.<br>AI approaches and the reasoning art.<br>Elaborate on inductive logic programming.<br>Big database management using AI.<br>Knowledge Depiction in AI.<br>The future of programming- Prolog.<br>Vision system application of AI.<br>The eligibility issues in the AI system.<br>Planning from an AI approach.<br>Discuss the future of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning in business<br>Application of Reinforcement learning<br>Discuss about Banking bot and Transaction bot<br>What are the major challenges in AI?<br>Recommender Systems: Definition and application<br>Artificial intelligence and deep learning: SPECT and PET imaging<br>Deep learning-enabled medical computer vision<br>Popular AI experiments that failed.<br>Training a computer how to paint.<br>The recent machine learning algorithm defined.<br>AI robots are going to dominate the world- Explain.<br>Predictive sales and how AI intelligence support.<br>Lead production applying artificial intelligence.<br>Artificial intelligence and data science.<br>Movement planning in artificial intelligence.<br>Will the robots replace our jobs?<br>Tesla is a robot car- Explain the concept.<br>Automatic weapon system.<br>How does artificial intelligence algorithm breaches privacy?<br>Wrong AI theories and the risk they pose.<br>AI communication problems with the man.<br>Recognizing online spam making use of AI.<br>Brain duplicate techniques of AI.<br>Image identification algorithm of AI.<br>Computational intelligence and soft computing.<br>Social intelligence in artificial intelligence.<br>AI in customer service operations.<br>Limitations of AI machines.<br>The automated machine learns technology.<br>AI functions in robotics.<br>HiDeNN (Hierarchical Deep Learning Neural Network): A computational science and engineering in AI architecture<br>Experimental quantum speed-up in reinforcement learning agents<br>Potential-based multi-objective reinforcement learning approaches to low-impact agents for AI safety<br>Regional anaesthesia: Use of AI and robotics<br>Third millennium life-saving smart cyberspace driven by AI and robotics<br>Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning in haematology<br>Advantages and disadvantages of deep learning-enabled medical computer vision<br>Establishing an easy Chabot.<br>AI functions in medicines.<br>Fraud detection through AI.<br>Deep learning.<br>Robotics.<br>Industrial robots.<br>Explain generative theories.<br>The Monte Carlo techniques.<br>Discuss amortized inference.<br>How does AI view the world?<br><br>The book is useful to any beginner, Teen or adult, who desires to build basic knowledge in the general concept of Artificial Intelligence.<br>So Scroll-up And Grab this Book to Start Your AI Journey <br><br> ASIN : B0BV6Y3RL5 <br> Publisher : Satinder Sharma (February 7, 2023) <br> Publication date : February 7, 2023 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 573 KB <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Not Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 199 pages <br>
<p>This textbook introduces linear algebra and optimization in the context of machine learning. Examples and exercises are provided throughout the book. A solution manual for the exercises at the end of each chapter is available to teaching instructors. This textbook targets graduate level students and professors in computer science, mathematics and data science. Advanced undergraduate students can also use this textbook. The chapters for this textbook are organized as follows:</p><p>1. Linear algebra and its applications: The chapters focus on the basics of linear algebra together with their common applications to singular value decomposition, matrix factorization, similarity matrices (kernel methods), and graph analysis. Numerous machine learning applications have been used as examples, such as spectral clustering, kernel-based classification, and outlier detection. The tight integration of linear algebra methods with examples from machine learning differentiates this book from generic volumes on linear algebra. The focus is clearly on the most relevant aspects of linear algebra for machine learning and to teach readers how to apply these concepts.<br></p><p>2. Optimization and its applications: Much of machine learning is posed as an optimization problem in which we try to maximize the accuracy of regression and classification models. The “parent problem” of optimization-centric machine learning is least-squares regression. Interestingly, this problem arises in both linear algebra and optimization, and is one of the key connecting problems of the two fields. Least-squares regression is also the starting point for support vector machines, logistic regression, and recommender systems. Furthermore, the methods for dimensionality reduction and matrix factorization also require the development of optimization methods. A general view of optimization in computational graphs is discussed together with its applications to back propagation in neural networks. <br></p><p>A frequent challenge faced by beginners in machine learning is the extensive background required in linear algebra and optimization. One problem is that the existing linear algebra and optimization courses are not specific to machine learning; therefore, one would typically have to complete more course material than is necessary to pick up machine learning. Furthermore, certain types of ideas and tricks from optimization and linear algebra recur more frequently in machine learning than other application-centric settings. Therefore, there is significant value in developing a view of linear algebra and optimization that is better suited to the specific perspective of machine learning.</p><p></p> <br><br> Publisher : Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition (May 13, 2020) <br> Language : English <br> Hardcover : 516 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 3030403432 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-3030403430 <br> Item Weight : 2.61 pounds <br> Dimensions : 7 x 1.13 x 10 inches <br>
<p>"Invention Is a Mother is a sharp, wickedly funny look at science, fiction, life, death, pitch meetings, insane flights of fancy, and technology that will either kill you or save you. It made me laugh in despair and laugh in joy. I loved it."</p><p>-Will Leitch, author of How Lucky</p><p>RESPONSIBILITY IS OVERRATED</p><p>As a recently graduated and happily unemployed engineer, Shaughnessy shirks responsibility whenever possible. He coasts through life, sidestepping every opportunity to follow in his father Walton's footsteps, until Walton begins to suspect that he has MFD (mysterious fatal disease).</p><p>The family coerces Shaughnessy to use his identiTee-a half-baked technology of programmable identity-to impersonate his father at Critical Think Inc. There, he is immediately entangled in the development of an irrational consumer product: portable parking.</p><p>Pressured to innovate in the face of absurd challenges and the visionary CEO's fantastical demands, Shaughnessy teeters on the edge between breakthrough and breakdown.</p><p>Funny at its most profound</p><p>Fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Good Omens, or Vonnegut's novels will enjoy laugh-out-loud collisions with the limits of reason.</p><p>Rob Brownell's Invention Is a Mother is an insider's appreciation for the artistic minds of technologists amid a corporation's unrealistic expectations for innovation. </p><p>In his career as a mechanical engineer, Rob Brownell designed consumer products ranging from children's toys to medical devices. He is named on nearly thirty patents.</p><p>In 2017, he was diagnosed with ALS and was later confined to a wheelchair where he writes by means of voice control. His first novel, Invention Is a Mother, was launched on Kickstarter in June 2022, closing at more than 400% funded. During that campaign, fans of the book raised over $11k in donations for Team Gleason, a nonprofit that provides assistive technology to ALS patients.</p> <br><br> ASIN : B0BCQ3KPRX <br> Publisher : Syllaballistics Publishing; 1st edition (November 17, 2022) <br> Publication date : November 17, 2022 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 675 KB <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 280 pages <br>
This book explores the application of artificial intelligence – specifically deep machine learning neural networks – to intermarket analysis. It examines the role that intermarket analysis plays in assisting traders to identify trends and predict changes in trend directions and prices, in view of the unprecedented extent to which global financial markets have become interconnected and interdependent. This book will be of interest to both experienced traders and newcomers to the financial markets, who are inclined toward technical analysis and wish to benefit financially from the wealth creation opportunities in today’s global financial markets. <br><br> Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 19, 2018) <br> Language : English <br> Paperback : 175 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 1725871319 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-1725871311 <br> Item Weight : 11.2 ounces <br> Dimensions : 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches <br>
*Start your Data Science career using Python today!*<br>Are you ready to start your new exciting career? Ready to crush your machine learning career goals?<br><br>Are you overwhelmed with complexity of the books on this subject?<br><br>Then let this breezy and fun little book on Python and machine learning models make you a data scientist in 7 days!<br><br>First part of this book introduces Python basics including:<br>•Data Structures like Pandas <br>•Foundational libraries like Numpy, Seaborn and Scikit-Learn<br><br>Second part of this book shows you how to build predictive machine learning models step by step using techniques such as:<br>•Regression analysis<br>•Decision tree analysis<br>•Training and testing data models<br>•Tensor Flow, Keras and PyTorch<br>•Additional data science concepts like Classification Analysis, Clustering, Association Learning and Dimension Reduction<br><br>The final part of the book provides a structured framework on how to solve real world problems using data science and how to structure your data science project. <br><br>After reading this book you will be able to:<br>•Code in Python with confidence<br>•Build new machine learning models from scratch<br>•Know how to clean and prepare your data for analytics<br>•Speak confidently about statistical analysis techniques<br><br>Data Science was ranked the fast-growing field by LinkedIn and Data Scientist is one of the most highly sought after and lucrative careers in the world!<br><br>If you are on the fence about making the leap to a new and lucrative career, this is the book for you!<br><br>What sets this book apart from other books on the topic of Python and Machine learning: <br>•Step by step code examples and explanation<br>•Complex concepts explained visually<br>•Real world applicability of the machine learning models introduced<br>•Bonus free code samples that you can try yourself without any prior experience in Python!<br><br><br>What do I need to get started?<br><br>You will have a step by step action plan in place once you finish this book and finally feel that you, can master data science and machine learning and start lucrative and rewarding career! <br><br>Ready to dive in to the exciting world of Python and Machine Learning?<br><br>Then scroll up to the top and hit that BUY BUTTON!<br><br> <br><br> ASIN : B084WGCMG1 <br> Publication date : February 16, 2020 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 2363 KB <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Not Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 70 pages <br>
<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the lives of people and businesses more fundamentally than many people can even imagine today. This book illustrates the importance of AI in an era of digitalization. It introduces the foundations of AI and explains its benefits and challenges for companies and entire industries. In this regard, AI is approached not just as yet another technology, but as a fundamental innovation, which will spread into all areas of the economy and life, and will disrupt business processes and business models in the years to come. <br></p>In turn, the book assesses the potential that AI holds, and clarifies the framework that is necessary for pursuing a responsible approach to AI. In a series of best-practice cases, the book subsequently highlights a broad range of sectors and industries, from production to services; from customer service to marketing and sales; and in industries like retail, health care, energy, transportation and many more. In closing, a dedicated chapter outlines a roadmap for a specific corporate AI journey.<br><br><p>No one can ignore intensive work with AI today - neither as a private person, let alone as a top performer in companies. This book offers a thorough, carefully crafted, and easy to understand entry into the field of AI. The central terms used in the AI context are given a very good explanation. In addition, a number of cases show what AI can do today and where the journey is heading. An important book that you should not miss!</p><p>Professor Dr. Harley Krohmer<br>University of Bern</p><p>"Inspiring, thought provoking and comprehensive, this book is wittingly designed to be a catalyst for your individual and corporate AI journey.”<br></p><p>Avo Schönbohm, Professor at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, Enterprise Game Designer at LUDEO and Business Punk</p> <br><br> Publisher : Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition (October 7, 2020) <br> Language : English <br> Paperback : 332 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 3030252736 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-3030252731 <br> Item Weight : 1.12 pounds <br> Dimensions : 6.1 x 0.78 x 9.25 inches <br>
<p>"The AI Paradox" is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence. In this engaging book, Nikhil dives deep into the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of AI technology. As AI continues to reshape our world, we find ourselves facing a paradox: while AI offers tremendous benefits and promises to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, it also raises profound ethical, social, and philosophical questions. This book delves into these dilemmas, encouraging readers to critically examine the impact of AI on society. With a balanced and comprehensive approach, "The AI Paradox" covers a wide range of topics, including the potential of AI in healthcare, education, and the workplace, the ethical considerations surrounding AI decision-making, the impact on jobs and the economy, and the importance of human values in guiding AI development.</p><p>Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, Nikhil presents a nuanced exploration of both the promises and perils of AI. Through thought-provoking analysis and thought experiments, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics between AI and human existence.</p><p>"The AI Paradox" is written for both AI enthusiasts and those seeking a broader understanding of the technology's impact on society. It is accessible to readers from various backgrounds, avoiding technical jargon and offering clear explanations of complex concepts. Whether you are a student, professional, or simply curious about the future of AI, this book will challenge your assumptions, stimulate your thinking, and empower you to navigate the AI-driven world with a critical and ethical lens. Embark on a journey of discovery and contemplation with "The AI Paradox," and gain the insights you need to navigate the complex and ever-evolving relationship between AI and humanity.</p> <br><br> ASIN : B0C5DBPLQ6 <br> Publication date : May 15, 2023 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 1312 KB <br> Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 46 pages <br>
<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most rapidly advancing technologies of our time, with the potential to revolutionize nearly every industry and aspect of our lives. As we look ahead to the year 2023, it is important to understand the current state of AI and the potential developments and implications that it may have on our society. In this ebook, we will explore the current state of AI in key areas such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and more. We will also examine the ethical and societal implications of AI, as well as the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Join us as we delve into the world of AI in 2023 and discover the possibilities and potential of this cutting-edge technology.</p> <br><br> ASIN : B0BT4WWZZG <br> Publication date : January 25, 2023 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 1413 KB <br> Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Not Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 10 pages <br>
From the New York Times-bestselling author, a new volume on the history of human ingenuity—and its attendant breakthroughs and busts.<br><br>The world is never finished catching up with Vaclav Smil. In his latest and perhaps most readable book, Invention and Innovation, the prolific author—a favorite of Bill Gates—pens an insightful and fact-filled jaunt through the history of human invention. Impatient with the hype that so often accompanies innovation, Smil offers in this book a clear-eyed corrective to the overpromises that accompany everything from new cures for diseases to AI. He reminds us that even after we go quite far along the invention-development-application trajectory, we may never get anything real to deploy. Or worse, even after we have succeeded by introducing an invention, its future may be marked by underperformance, disappointment, demise, or outright harm.<br><br>Drawing on his vast breadth of scientific and historical knowledge, Smil explains the difference between invention and innovation. He then looks at three different types of inventions.<br><br>Inventions that failed to dominate as promised:<br>AirshipsNuclear fissionSupersonic flight<br>Inventions that turned disastrous:<br>Leaded gasoline DDTChlorofluorocarbons<br>Inventions we have long been promised (and that would be highly beneficial):<br>Travel in vacuum (hyperloop)Nitrogen-fixing cerealsNuclear fusion<br>Finally, he offers a “wish list” of inventions that we most urgently need to confront the staggering challenges of the twenty-first century.<br><br>Filled with engaging examples and pragmatic approaches, this book is a sobering account of the folly that so often attends human ingenuity—and how we can, and must, better align our expectations with reality. <br>
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<br> Publisher : The MIT Press (February 14, 2023) <br> Language : English <br> Hardcover : 232 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 0262048051 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-0262048057 <br> Item Weight : 1.05 pounds <br> Dimensions : 6.31 x 0.89 x 9.31 inches <br>
Alex Kayne wanted to make the world a better, safer place for everyone—now she's on the run.<br>A fugitive, wanted for murder and epsionage, Alex survives through skill, training, and a little luck. And with the help of her invention: the Quantum Integrated Encryption Key. <br>QuIEK—pronounced "Quake"—is the ultimate digital skeleton key. With it, Alex can bypass any security system, access any file, and open any door. Which is why world governments and agencies are determined to take it from her.<br><br>But Alex Kayne has a purpose...<br>She helps the helpless. And this time, she's helping a young woman whose cutting-edge prosthetic arm has been stolen. <br>The case has grown cold. The FBI don't consider it a priority. Alex Kayne does.<br>Risking everything, Alex races to recover the prosthetic arm, before she finds herself locked in the deepest hole the US law enforcmeent alphabet agencies can find.<br>She may never clear her name. But she will help the hopeless and disenfranchised. <br><br>Read Book One of QUAKE RUNNER: ALEX KAYNE <br><br> ASIN : B08FNN2DS7 <br> Publication date : September 11, 2020 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 1400 KB <br> Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Enabled <br> Word Wise : Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 268 pages <br> Page numbers source ISBN : 1393527302 <br>
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. <br><br>Sample Book Insights: <br><br>#1 In late 2017, an artificial intelligence program developed by Google DeepMind defeated the most powerful chess program in the world. The tactics AlphaZero deployed were unorthodox, but it did so because it predicted they would maximize its probability of winning.<br><br>#2 MIT’s AI was able to identify a new antibiotic that had not been discovered by humans. It did not just process data more quickly than humanly possible, but it also detected aspects of reality humans have not detected or cannot detect.<br><br>#3 Generative models, like GPT-3, are difficult to evaluate because they do not solve specific problems. They generate possible responses to various inputs, and their results seem uncannily human.<br><br>#4 AI, the technology that can perform tasks that require human-level intelligence, has rapidly become a reality. It is becoming ubiquitous, and humans are developing new and exceedingly powerful mechanisms for exploring and organizing reality. <br><br> ASIN : B09VZP2CJG <br> Publisher : Everest Media LLC (March 19, 2022) <br> Publication date : March 19, 2022 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 1421 KB <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Not Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 35 pages <br>
The co-founder of Baidu explains how AI will transform human livelihood, from our economy and financial systems down to our daily lives. <br><br> Written by Baidu cofounder Robin Li and prefaced by award-winning sci-fi writer Cixin Liu (author of The Three-Body Problem), Artificial Intelligence Revolution introduces Baidu’s teams of top scientists and management as pioneers of movement toward AI. The book covers many of the latest AI-related ideas and technological developments, such as: Computational abilityBig data resourcesSetting the basic standards of AI in research and developmentAn introduction to the “super brain”Intelligent manufacturingDeep learningL4 automated vehiclesSmart finance The book describes the emergence of a “smart” society powered by technology and reflects on the challenges humanity is about to face. Li covers the most pressing AI-related ideas and technological developments, including: Will artificial intelligence replace human workers, and in what sectors of the economy? How will it affect healthcare and finance? How will daily human life change? Robin Li’s Artificial Intelligence Revolution addresses these questions and more from the perspective of a pioneer of AI development. It's a must-read for anyone concerned about the emergence of a “smart” society powered by technology and the challenges humanity is about to face. <br><br> ASIN : B083ST8N5G <br> Publisher : Skyhorse (September 22, 2020) <br> Publication date : September 22, 2020 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 1403 KB <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Enabled <br> Word Wise : Not Enabled <br> Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe <br> Print length : 288 pages <br>
