Artificial Ethics

This audiobook emerges from the urgent need to develop a robust and adaptable ethical framework to guide the development and deployment of AI systems. Through its twelve chapters, we explore various aspects of AI ethics, from privacy and security to fairness and transparency, recognizing that these issues are interconnected and require a holistic approach.

Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. These and other AI applications raise complex ethical issues that are the subject of ongoing debate. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible synthesis of these issues.

In the popular imagination, superhuman artificial intelligence is an approaching tidal wave that threatens not just jobs and human relationships, but civilization itself. Conflict between humans and machines is seen as inevitable and its outcome all too predictable. In this groundbreaking audiobook, distinguished AI researcher Stuart Russell argues that this scenario can be avoided, but only if we rethink AI from the ground up. Russell begins by exploring the idea of intelligence in humans and in machines.

Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship - the heart of medicine - is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep Medicine, leading physician Eric Topol reveals how artificial intelligence can help. AI has the potential to transform everything doctors do, from notetaking and medical scans to diagnosis and treatment, greatly cutting down the cost of medicine and reducing human mortality.

What happens when artificial intelligence saturates political life and depletes the planet? How is AI shaping our understanding of ourselves and our societies? Drawing on more than a decade of research, award-winning scholar Kate Crawford reveals how AI is a technology of extraction: from the minerals drawn from the earth, to the labor pulled from low-wage information workers, to the data taken from every action and expression. This book reveals how this planetary network is fueling a shift toward undemocratic governance and increased inequity.

Why do we keep asking machines to be more like us—while quietly fearing they’ll succeed? JD Arden takes a razor-sharp, philosophical, and at times hilarious journey through our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence. From the myth of the “empathetic chatbot” to the absurdities of asking Alexa for love advice, this book dissects the lies we tell ourselves about AI, empathy, and the uncomfortable truths at the heart of our tech-obsessed age. Are bots just mirrors for our own needs and insecurities? Can an algorithm ever really say “I’m sorry” and mean it? Do we want ...

COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE --- This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and computational linguistics, providing an in-depth analysis of their impact across various domains. It gets into the challenges of developing NLP tools for low-resource languages, emphasizing the need for linguistic diversity in the digital age. Ethical considerations in AI language models are scrutinized, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development. The book also addresses the ...

We invite you to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with "TRANSPARENT AI: Exploring Ethics and Explainability in Artificial Intelligence." This captivating book will take you on an exciting journey through the foundations and wonders of this technology. Have you ever wondered how automated systems make decisions? What lies behind those incredible applications that are transforming various fields? In this book, you will discover the secrets and implications of Artificial Intelligence in our society. Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, from virtual ...

Shannon Vallor makes a wide-ranging, prophetic, and philosophical case for what AI could be: a way to reclaim our human potential for moral and intellectual growth, rather than lose ourselves in mirrors of the past. Rejecting prophecies of doom, she encourages us to pursue technology that helps us recover our sense of the possible, and with it the confidence and courage to repair a broken world. Vallor calls us to rethink what AI is and can be, and what we want to be with it.

The promise of AI is undeniable: enhanced efficiency, groundbreaking discoveries, and solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges. But alongside this remarkable potential lies profound responsibility. As AI technologies become more autonomous and embedded into the fabric of our world, they also introduce ethical dilemmas that demand our immediate attention. "Navigating AI Ethics: Building a Responsible and Equitable Future" is a timely exploration of these ethical challenges. It offers a comprehensive guide to understanding how AI systems can—and must—be developed and ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world—are you ready to embrace it? Whether you're curious about AI or looking to understand its impact on your life and career, AI for Beginners is your essential guide. This practical book breaks down complex AI concepts into easy-to-understand insights while exploring its real-world applications across industries.Inside, You’ll Discover: ✅ The Fundamentals of AI – Understand how artificial intelligence works and its key components. ✅ AI in Everyday Life – From virtual assistants to smart devices, see how AI enhances your daily ...

"Few books so artfully blend the optimism of Kurzweil with the caution of Bostrom with the pragmatism of Mollick." (Linus Caldwell, Alphaverse Capital) In classical Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity before being damned for all eternity. The moral of the story: the gift of scientific progress and technology is a double-edged sword. If the hype is to be believed, humanity is on the cusp of a technological breakthrough of Promethean impact: Artificial Intelligence. Google’s Sundar Pichai claims that the impact of AI will be “more profound than ...

Empowers business leaders and IT professionals with a deep understanding of the capabilities, challenges, and capacity of AI-driven data solutions. "Privacy, Ethics, Security, Intellectual Property, Business, and Humanity may have seemed like disjointed ideas, disciplines, or silos. With the advent of AI and ML, these concepts must join and be operationalized to harness great promise and prevent terrible harm. Justin and Mario's book provides guidance and starting points for exploring and building. The time is now, and the tool is in your hands." - Michelle Finneran Dennedy, CEO, Privacy ...

In a May 2024 Pew poll, more than two-thirds of Americans indicated they thought that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is good and should be accessible to anyone who wants it. Even among social conservatives—including the current U.S. administration—there is a push for wider accessibility for artificial procreation options. But is IVF truly the gift for infertile couples that it’s perceived to be?

Artificial intelligence touches nearly every part of your day. While you may initially assume that technology such as smart speakers and digital assistants are the extent of it, AI has in fact rapidly become a general-purpose technology, reverberating across industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, and many more. In our modern era, an understanding of AI and its possibilities for your organization is essential for growth and success. Artificial Intelligence Basics has arrived to equip you with a fundamental, timely grasp of AI and its impact.

Just months ago, millions of people were stunned by ChatGPT's amazing abilities–and its bizarre hallucinations. But that was 2022. GPT-4 is now here, with smarter, more accurate, and deeper technical knowledge. GPT-4 and its competitors and followers are on the verge of transforming medicine. But with lives on the line, you need to understand these technologies–stat.

The world of technology is changing all the time. A product that is innovative and brand-new today can be old news tomorrow as we are in a constant state of looking for the newest and most innovative things that we can use. And when it comes to helping us stay on top of this technology, artificial intelligence is leading the pack. This audiobook will provide you all the information you need to understand and learn how artificial intelligence is being used in our modern world.

In a world where technology is advancing at a breathtaking pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most powerful and disruptive forces of our time. For Christians, this rapid innovation brings both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. How should we respond to AI? How can we navigate the benefits without falling prey to its potential dangers? And most importantly, how do we apply biblical principles in a landscape increasingly shaped by machines? In this timely and thought-provoking book, Dr. Goeman explores the profound impact AI is having on society and ...

Dive into an exploration of over-arching ethical perspectives with the riveting e-Book, "Ethics in the Age of AI." In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) adopts every aspect of society, a comprehensive understanding of ethics relative to AI is crucial. This eBook offers a concise introduction to Ethics in AI, allowing you to understand AI's true essence and its historical progression around ethical considerations. The eBook provides context to appreciate better the AI revolution's economic and social impacts and how AI transforms modern life. The eBook highlights the emergence of AI ...

Are voters choosing human candidates for office, or are we now choosing candidates based on the information we know about them that is generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? AI is forever changing the landscape of political campaigns. Even the most local, low-budget campaign has access to AI tools. Are the press releases and issue positions we read about authentic or fantasy created by computer algorithms? AI is so integral to campaigns. From press releases and debate preparation to voter analytics and fundraising, Artificial Intelligence is critical to success. This book is a guide ...