Human Automation

This program includes an introduction read by the author. No recent scientific enterprise has proved as alluring, terrifying, and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. The award-winning author Melanie Mitchell, a leading computer scientist, now...

"The most important book on AI this year." --The Guardian "Mr. Russell's exciting book goes deep, while sparkling with dry witticisms." --The Wall Street Journal "The most important book I have read in quite some time" (Daniel Kahneman); "A must-read" (Max Tegmark); "The book we've all been...

This is the first reference book on intelligent automation (IA). Also called hyperautomation, it is one of the most recent trends in the field of artificial intelligence. IA is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies involving people, organizations, machine learning, low-code platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), and more. This book is for everyone - whether you are an experienced practitioner, new to the topic, or simply interested in what the future holds for enterprises, work, life, and society as a whole.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and gain a competitive edge. Amidst this pursuit of excellence, robotic process automation (RPA) has emerged as a powerful tool that is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. RPA, the epitome of automation, empowers organizations to streamline repetitive, rules-based tasks, freeing up human employees to focus on more strategic and value-added activities. By leveraging the capabilities of software robots, businesses can automate a wide range of...

New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil presents an “elaborate, smart, and persuasive” (The Boston Globe) view of the future course of human development. “Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world.”—Los Angeles Times “Startling in scope and bravado...

The Autonomy of Technology: Jacques Ellul, AI, Automation, and the Future of Human Control examines a problem many people recognize but struggle to name: why modern systems often seem to dictate the terms of work, politics, and daily life. Using Jacques Ellul’s idea of technique, the book explains how efficiency shifts from being one useful standard among many into the main rule for organizing institutions. It shows how this logic spreads through artificial intelligence, automated workplaces, data collection, digital administration, and everyday systems built for speed, convenience, and ...

“While we need to rewrite the rules of the twenty-first-century economy, Kevin’s book is a great look at how people can do this on a personal level to always put humanity first.”—Andrew Yang “A clear, compelling strategy for surviving the next wave of technology with our jobs—and...

AI is not valuable when it produces one clever answer. It becomes valuable when it works inside real processes. AI Workflow Design is a practical guide to turning prompt experiments into dependable operating systems. Instead of chasing demos, this book shows you how to map work, select the right use cases, design context, build prompt, tool, and output contracts, orchestrate multi-step workflows, place humans in the loop, evaluate quality, manage governance and risk, and scale from pilot to portfolio. Inside, you will learn how to: map work, decisions, and friction before automating choose ...

In Humanity, AI, and the Limits of Capitalism, Dr. Erik Gray explores a transformation that is reshaping the foundations of modern economic life. Artificial intelligence is no longer just automating tasks—it is reorganizing how decisions are made, how work is structured, and how value is produced. As systems take on a larger share of both physical and cognitive functions, production becomes increasingly independent of human labor. Yet the distribution of income remains tied to participation in that labor. This creates a structural tension at the core of the system. Through a clear and ...

From a renowned computer scientist, this book seeks the distinctive human quality that will prevail against artificial intelligence. If artificial intelligence takes over decision-making what, then, is unique and irreplaceable about human intelligence? The Atomic Human is a journey of discovery...

Are you worried that Artificial Intelligence is going to automate your IT career before it even begins? The headlines are terrifying: AI agents are taking over help desks, writing code, and resolving software tickets in milliseconds. The myth of the "virtual only" future has led many to believe that entry-level IT jobs are dead. But they are wrong. The digital world is not virtual—it is intensely physical. In The Human Backbone, tech expert and PanfurWare LLC owner Anthony Farrior reveals the ultimate survival guide for the modern tech landscape. While AI dominates the software realm, it ...

Read by George Newbern "George Newbern provides a convincing, conversational narration of this audiobook about robot intelligence. There's a lot to digest. Much of it deals with speculation as to who will be right: those who believe in AI (artificial intelligence machines that may eventually...

The advent of automation in material handling has revolutionized industries worldwide, leading to enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and safety in operations. Among the most significant advancements in this field is the development and implementation of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs). These autonomous machines are designed to transport materials in a variety of environments, ranging from factories and warehouses to hospitals and public spaces, without human intervention. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of AGVs, covering their history, technological foundations, applications...

The Rules Have Changed. Recruiting and HR are Facing a Structural Collapse—Are You Ready to Pivot? Recruiters have historically been the "canary in the coal mine" for the broader labor market. When economies cool, talent acquisition is the first department aggressively slashed. But what is happening in 2026 isn't a typical cyclical contraction. It is a permanent, structural mutation driven by algorithmic software systems, autonomous AI agents, and aggressive corporate flattening. The transactional gatekeeper—the professional surviving on manual boolean strings, resume sorting, and ...

In the intricate and highly regulated world of drug development and manufacturing, human error is an ever-present risk that can compromise the integrity of laboratory results, stall regulatory approval, and jeopardize patient safety. This book, "Human Error in Pharma Labs: Consequences and Solutions," offers a comprehensive exploration of the root causes, devastating consequences, and proven solutions for mitigating human error in pharmaceutical testing environments. This guide goes beyond surface-level explanations to provide a deep analysis of the factors that lead to mistakes. You'll ...

You're using Claude AI. But you're probably getting 10% of what it can actually do.Most people treat it like a fancy search engine. Type a question. Get an answer. Move on. And then wonder why everyone else seems to be building businesses, doubling their output, and automating their work — while they're still writing the same emails manually. That changes today. --- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 ...

Something significant has happened. Artificial intelligence is no longer arriving — it is already here, already reshaping what work looks like, what skills command a premium, and what it means to be genuinely useful in a professional world that changed faster than anyone's map could keep pace with. Still Human is a book for everyone navigating that world: the school leaver choosing what to develop, the mid-career professional wondering whether their expertise still counts, the fifty-something who has survived one technological revolution and is not entirely sure they have the appetite for...

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and learning about - and solving - an extraordinary range of problems, from the mundane to the most daunting. Today it is machine learning programs that enable Amazon and Netflix to predict what users will like, Apple to power Siri's ability to understand voices, and Google to pilot cars.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “The conscience of the AI revolution” (Fortune) explains how we’ve arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to avoid its pitfalls. “AI is not coming, it’s here. If we answer the beautiful call inside these pages, we can decide who we are...