Global Technology

From 2016 to 2020, Jacob Helberg led Google’s global internal product policy efforts to combat disinformation and foreign interference. During this time, he found himself in the midst of what can only be described as a quickly escalating two-front technology cold war between democracy and autocracy.

What if everything you thought you knew about history was wrong—or worse, deliberately rewritten? The Lost Civilization of Tartaria explores the mysteries of a forgotten empire that once spanned the globe. From buried architecture and impossible feats of engineering to orphan trains and suspiciously timed “natural disasters,” this book uncovers the patterns pointing to a massive global reset—and the systematic erasure of an advanced civilization from our collective memory. Through compelling evidence and provocative questions, you'll journey into the world of Tartaria, where star ...

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the captivating world of optics with "Light through the Ages: A Global History of Optics." This enthralling and comprehensive guide will take you on an exhilarating ride, unveiling the mysteries of light and its applications that have shaped human history and transformed our understanding of the universe. From the ingenious discoveries of the ancient Egyptians to the cutting-edge advancements in quantum optics, this riveting book brings to life the inspiring stories of the remarkable pioneers, inventors, and visionaries who have revolutionized the ...

The global battle among the three dominant digital powers-the United States, China, and the European Union-is intensifying. All three regimes are racing to regulate tech companies, with each advancing a competing vision for the digital economy while attempting to expand its sphere of influence in the digital world. In Digital Empires, her provocative follow-up to The Brussels Effect, Anu Bradford explores a rivalry that will shape the world in the decades to come.

Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused with data and poetry, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. Visionary farmers and financiers, architects and advocates, help us conjure a flourishing future, one worth the effort it will take—from every one of us, with whatever we have to offer—to create.

Standardization Across Disciplines: Language, Technology, and Global Communication is a sweeping exploration of the critical role that standards play in building a more connected, efficient, and equitable world. Written by Ronald Joseph Legarski, Jr., a leading voice at the intersection of language, technology, and systems design, this book examines how consistency, clarity, and interoperability drive progress across industries, cultures, and technologies. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the ability to standardize—while respecting diversity and fostering innovation—is more ...

Merchants of Doubt has been praised—and attacked—around the world, for reasons easy to understand. This book tells, with “brutal clarity” (Huffington Post), the disquieting story of how a loose-knit group of high-level scientists and scientific advisers, with deep connections in politics and industry, ran effective campaigns to mislead the public and deny well-established scientific knowledge over four decades.

"Inspiring Spanish Mastery: A Resource Book of Teaching Strategies for K-12 Spanish & SSL Teachers" is an essential guide for educators seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their teaching of Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) and as a world language. This comprehensive resource illuminates the path for educators in the USA and globally, providing a rich tapestry of pedagogical strategies, cultural insights, and innovative approaches to language teaching and learning. At the heart of this book lies a profound exploration of Spanish as a global lingua franca, underscoring its ...

In November 2022, OpenAI released GPT-4 in a chatbot form to the public. In just two months, it claimed 100 million users—the fastest app to ever reach this benchmark. Since then, AI has become an all-consuming topic, popping up on the news, in ads, on your messenger apps, and in conversations with friends and family. But as AI becomes ubiquitous and grows at an ever-increasing pace, what does it mean for the financial markets? MoneyGPT shows that the danger is not that AI will malfunction, but that it will function exactly as intended.

Este libro tiene como objetivo proporcionar una base sólida de conocimiento para comprender las complejidades y desafíos en la intersección entre la medicina, la tecnología y el derecho. Al ofrecer una perspectiva global y comparativa, la obra pretende capacitar a los lectores con las herramientas necesarias para navegar y contribuir de manera efectiva al avance y la regulación de la práctica médica en un mundo en constante evolución.

The rise of China's tech companies and intense competition from the sector is just beginning. This will present an ongoing management and strategy challenge for companies for many years to come. Tech Titans of China is the go-to-guide for companies (and those interested in competition from China) seeking to understand China's grand tech ambitions, who the players are, and what their strategy is. Fannin, an expert on China, is an internationally recognized journalist, author, and speaker. In this book, she provides listeners with the ammunition they need to prepare and compete.

The apocalypse is coming, but few people see it. Even Brenda the main character does not anticipate how bad it gets, but with good planning and some luck, she survives to the end. But is it worth surviving? She has a few enemies, bounty hunters, and wild animals, but her bigest threat is the government itself. But what is their motive and what are they trying to achieve in the end?

The inside story of how America's enemies launched a cyberwar against us - and how we've learned to fight back. In this dramatic audiobook, former assistant attorney general John P. Carlin takes listeners to the front lines of a global but little-understood fight as the Justice Department and the FBI chases down hackers, online terrorist recruiters, and spies.

Have you ever experienced moments that felt truly miraculous or beyond explanation? In this intimate journey, she unveils the tumultuous relationship with her father—a metamorphosis from the shackles of pain, hurt, and fear to the liberating embrace of compassion, generosity, and forgiveness. This book is both raw and redemptive — Rosanne invites you into the haunting image of a young girl, clad in a yellow pinafore, white socks, and shoes, too afraid to smile. Yet, amid the shadows, there are heartwarming vignettes of Sunday morning adventures to the bakery, where watermelon-sized ...

Explore the untapped potential of the world's most intriguing elements in "Earth's Elements of Power." This compelling eBook delves into the critical role rare earth minerals play in our modern society and their significant impact on global politics and technology. From the smartphones in our hands to the electric vehicles on our roads, rare earth elements are the unsung heroes driving technological advancement and economic power. Journey through the history and science of these vital resources, uncovering their geological roots and marveling at the complex extraction and processing ...

Unravel the secrets of the AI revolution in just 7 days, even if you've never written a line of code! Do terms like "Machine Learning" or "Neural Networks" confuse you? Eager to understand AI but unsure where to start? You're not alone. Many believe mastering AI is only for tech experts. But here's the truth: Anyone can learn AI, and this guide shows you how!

In late 2010, thousands of hacktivists joined a mass digital assault by Anonymous on the websites of VISA, MasterCard, and PayPal to protest their treatment of WikiLeaks. Splinter groups then infiltrated the networks of totalitarian governments in Libya and Tunisia, and an elite team of six people calling themselves LulzSec attacked the FBI, CIA, and Sony. They were flippant and taunting, grabbed headlines, and amassed more than a quarter of a million Twitter followers.

Quantum: Computing Nouveau has been ranked one of the top books ever written on Quantum Computing by Book Authority. Jason Schenker did a formal book signing of Quantum: Computing Nouveau at SXSW in 2019. There is a growing need for a step change in computer processing power that is driving a technological push to develop the first commercially viable quantum computer. The exponentially stronger computational potential of quantum computers could foster scientific discovery, break blockchains, and trigger a global cybersecurity arms race. To be ready for the opportunities and challenges of ...

For decades, IBM shaped the way the world did business. IBM products were in every large organization, and IBM corporate culture established a management style that was imitated by companies around the globe. It was “Big Blue”—an icon. And yet over the years, IBM has gone through both failure and success. The company almost went out of business in the early 1990s, then came back strong with new business strategies and an emphasis on artificial intelligence. In this authoritative history, James Cortada tells the story of one of the most influential American companies of the last century.

OUR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES AND EXPLOITS WITH THE INTERNET AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Our reasons for embarking on this project is rooted on the unprecedented scaling from the local to the global through the Digital technologies and AI channels with global impacts that we had experience during the Global Locked Down due to the last pandemic. Today, our impacts and influences as an Evangelists and as GLOBALLY ENDORSED Science Technology - STI, Technical Vocation Education Training- TVET, GENDER FRIENDLY- , DIGITAL GAME CHANGER and MEANINGFUL BUSINESS- MB100 Innovators for the UN SDGs- are most ...