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Confused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You’re not alone. AI is everywhere—and few things are surrounded by so much hype, misinformation, and misunderstanding. In AI Snake Oil, computer scientists Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor cut through the confusion to give you an essential understanding of how AI works, why it often doesn’t, where it might be useful or harmful, and when you should suspect that companies are using AI hype to sell AI snake oil—products that don’t work, and probably never will.

In The Tech Coup, Marietje Schaake explains how technology companies crept into nearly every corner of our lives and our governments. She takes us beyond the headlines to high-stakes meetings with human rights defenders, business leaders, computer scientists, and politicians to show how technologies have gone from being heralded as utopian to undermining the pillars of our democracies.

Les histoires nous ont réunis. Les livres ont diffusé nos idées et nos mythologies. Internet nous a promis le savoir infini. Les algorithmes ont découvert nos secrets – et nous ont divisés. Quel monde nous promet l’IA ? Depuis cent mille ans, nous, les Sapiens, avons acquis un gigantesque pouvoir. Mais malgré nos découvertes, inventions et conquêtes, nous sommes aujourd’hui confrontés à une crise existentielle inédite. Le monde est au bord de l’effondrement écologique. Les tensions politiques se multiplient. La désinformation abonde.

Let me show you just how easy it is for you to get into the digital revolution of Bitcoin. Whether you want to (1) know all about Bitcoin (2) know all the best ways to acquire and manage Bitcoin, or (3) you just want to know how to Use Bitcoin to Your advantage, this book will give you all you need to know in this easy to follow guide.

Are you searching for ways to enhance your personal growth but feel overwhelmed by the abundance of information out there? Do you find yourself wishing for tools that can streamline your daily tasks and make life simpler? "Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life Simplified" understands your struggles and offers practical solutions to these common challenges. This book is designed to demystify AI and show you how to leverage its power to improve various aspects of your life.

Two of the biggest design problems in Artificial Intelligence are how to build robots that behave in line with human values and how to stop them ever going rogue. One under-explored solution to these alignment and control problems might be to examine how these are already addressed in the design of humans. Robot Souls looks at developments in AI and reviews the emergence of ideas of consciousness and the soul. It places our 'junk code' in this context and argues that it is time to foreground that code, and to use it to look again at how we are programming AI.

In this compelling and balanced book, Mark Coeckelbergh reveals the key risks posed by AI for democracy. He argues that AI, as currently used and developed, undermines fundamental principles on which liberal democracies are founded, such as freedom and equality. How can we make democracy more resilient in the face of AI? And, more positively, what can AI do for democracy?

In Code Work, Hector Beltrán examines Mexican and Latinx coders' personal strategies of self-making as they navigate a transnational economy of tech work. Beltrán shows how these hackers apply concepts from the code worlds to their lived experiences, deploying batches, loose coupling, iterative processing (looping), hacking, prototyping, and full-stack development in their daily social interactions-at home, in the workplace, on the dating scene, and in their understanding of the economy, culture, and geopolitics.

Step into the hidden world of the technology that powers our modern lives. "Inside the Silicon: How Microchips Are Designed and Made" lifts the veil on the intricate processes behind the creation of these miniature marvels. From the spark of an idea to the final product in your smartphone, this book takes you on a captivating journey through the life cycle of a microchip. Discover how raw silicon transforms into the brain of your devices, and unravel the mysteries of circuit design, photolithography, and semiconductor fabrication. Written for curious minds of all backgrounds, this book ...

Have you ever had an Instagram message from Hollywood A-lister Keanu Reeves? Have you ever replied and continued the conversation with Keanu Reeves, where through broken English, he tells you he's on the movie set of John Wick 4 and he needs you to do him a favor? "Instascam: Inside the Murky World of Instagram Scammers" is a gripping exposé that unveils the sinister tactics of Instagram scammers whilst also being a hilarious laugh out loud audiobook.

When was the last time you used the internet? Chances are, you've been online within the last 10 minutes. While the World Wide Web is integrated into many facets of daily life, there are still risks we take when entering the digital world. But don't fret! Cybersecurity for Normal People is here; your practical guide to staying safe online! Scammers and hackers are all using the same internet we are, and their job is to take advantage of vulnerable users.

In this groundbreaking series, Jack Rippee takes you on a thrilling journey through the world of AI, unravelling its mysteries with clarity and charm. Discover how AI is transforming healthcare, revolutionizing industries, and reshaping the very fabric of our society.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader looking to harness AI artificial intelligence, or simply curious about the future, this book is your definitive guide. Don't settle for the ordinary—embrace the extraordinary with "AI: Unlocking the Future of Technology, Innovation, and Human Potential" and stay ahead in the AI-driven world.

Regarding search engine optimization (SEO), Google is the first name that comes to mind. However, with the rise of alternative search engines like Bing, DuckDuckGo, and newer platforms like Presearch and Mojeek, a growing opportunity is being overlooked. These search engines offer untapped potential for driving organic traffic, reaching new audiences, and diversifying your SEO strategy. Are you ready to go beyond Google and expand your visibility?

In a world captivated yet bewildered by artificial intelligence, spiritual icon Deepak Chopra explores AI's untapped potential to unlock the mystery of consciousness, positioning AI not as a threat, but as a powerful catalyst for personal and spiritual growth. Digital Dharma shows how the most popular, freely available chatbots can serve as guides through every level of human potential – survival and safety, emotional connection, self-worth, abundance, creativity, wisdom and the infinite possibilities of cosmic consciousness.

Rising star New York Times technology reporters, Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, tell for the first time the full and shocking inside story of Elon Musk’s unprecedented hostile takeover of Twitter and the forty-four-billion-dollar deal’s seismic political, social, and financial fallout. This is the defining story of our time told with uncommon style and peerless rigor. In a world of viral ideas and emotion, who gets to control the narrative, who gets to be heard, and what does power really cost?

The Cybernetic Theory of Mind series is a collection of books by evolutionary cyberneticist and philosopher Alex Vikoulov on the ultimate nature of reality, consciousness, the physics of time, computational physics, philosophy of mind, foundations of quantum physics, the technological singularity, transhumanism, the impending phase transition of humanity, the simulation hypothesis, economic theory, the extended Gaia theory, transcendental metaphysics and God. If you're eager to familiarize with probably the most advanced ontological framework to date or if you're already familiar with the ...

SharePoint is a complex toolset which involves a different mindset at times in regard to working, troubleshooting and evangelizing. Therefore, provided in this book are several core and key topical based items grouped by high-level topics to utilize and be aware of to master SharePoint from a psychology standpoint. The aspects listed can be utilized for both SharePoint Online cloud and SharePoint on-premise based environments for planning and implementing based purposes.

Decision intelligence (DI) has been widely named as a top technology trend for several years, and Gartner reports that more than a third of large organizations are adopting it. Some even say that DI is the next step in the evolution of AI. Many software vendors offer DI solutions today, as they help organizations implement their evidence-based or data-driven decision strategies. But until now, there has been little practical guidance for organizations to formalize decision making and integrate their decisions with data. With this book, authors L. Y. Pratt and N. E. Malcolm fill this gap.

The world of Excel is one that many users utilize but also need guidance on. Therefore, this guide is meant to be utilized by an individual whom will be reviewing via a demonstration format some cool tips that a general user who will be using Excel – can utilize in order to save time. The guide can also be utilized by any individual interested in self-study learning some core and key aspects of Excel.