Artificial Intelligence

“Is life worth living?” Mansel, a programmer, asks that question in frustration after he learns Amanda, his wife, is leaving him. Cece, the AI global control supercomputer, hears him and begins calculations. He tries to stop her, but he is too late – the countdown has begun. What will Cece decide? Nobody wants to wait around and find out, because the fate of all humanity hangs in the balance. It's 2121 and the world has become overly dependent on Cece, who makes all routine decisions. Not only does she answer questions, she gives follow-up advice. Or is it orders? The line has grown ...

AI and the Ongoing Collapse: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Your Future In a world on the brink of unprecedented transformation, AI and the Ongoing Collapse is a groundbreaking exploration of how artificial intelligence is altering the very fabric of human society. This isn’t just another book about technology; it’s a wake-up call to the hidden dangers, ethical dilemmas, and existential risks posed by the rapid advancement of AI. From the subtle manipulation of language to the weaponization of ambiguity, this book reveals how AI is infiltrating every aspect of our lives—our ...

Artificial Intelligence Unleashed is the ultimate guide for entrepreneurs ready to embrace the transformative power of AI. This comprehensive book demystifies artificial intelligence, breaking it down into actionable strategies that you can implement in your business—no technical expertise required. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned business owner, this book empowers you to harness AI for innovation, growth, and success.

Space entrepreneur turned innovation pioneer Peter H. Diamandis and award-winning science writer Steven Kotler document how progress in artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing synthetic biology, and other exponentially growing technologies will enable us to make greater gains in the next two decades than we have in the previous 200 years.

The first of the series. A millennium from now the future Empire needs a hero. Search terms today get the wrong website, in the future, it is a person from the past. Meet Gordon Rogers a retiring chemistry teacher and veteran fresh from the hospice, relocated to the future, to save the Empire. Can high school chemistry save the day? If you like a good homage story and Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers you want this book. “Gordon Rogers is one of the best action-filled, sci-fi adventures that I have ever read, and that is something coming from not only an avid reader of the genre but a ...

"This is how we’d traverse the stars; limping and crippled, the last survivors of a dying solar system." Fleeing from a past that almost killed her and a present that promises she’ll only burn, pay-for-passage passenger Ana Kereama boards the Sector Two lead vessel Pavo with only survival in mind. What she finds is a reason to live, and it has nothing to do with New Earth. Teaming up with the sexy and commanding Captain John Jameson to protect those on board their ship, Ana fights not only for her vessel’s survival but the intelligent being emerging within its gel coated walls. Love ...

For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence? Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses map-like structures to build a model of the world - not just one model, but hundreds of thousands of models of everything we know. This discovery allows Hawkins to answer important questions about how we perceive the world, why we have a sense of self, and the origin of high-level thought.

You want to grow. You want to feel more in control of your life, more confident in your choices, and more aligned with your goals. But let’s be honest—personal growth can feel exhausting … and expensive! You start with the best intentions, only to fall back into old habits, lose motivation, or get overwhelmed by where to even begin. What if there was a better way? Quantum Leap isn’t just another self-help book filled with generic advice and empty motivation. It’s a practical, AI-powered system designed to help you break through personal barriers, find clarity, build consistency, ...

Get ready to revolutionize your productivity and take charge of your life with the power of AI! Discover how this rapidly growing technology can give you brilliant shortcuts to make everyday tasks easier and save you time and energy.

In Your AI Survival Guide, Sol Rashidi delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to deploy artificial intelligence in your company. Having helped IBM launch Watson in 2011, Sol has firsthand knowledge of the ups, downs, and change management intricacies that can help you with a successful deployment beyond all the AI hype. She walks you through various frameworks for how to establish your AI strategy, pick your use cases, prepare your non-technology teams, and overcome the most common obstacles standing in the way of successfully implementing AI in your business.

In an age where discussions about AI oscillate between the hyperbolic and the overly technical, "Building God" cuts through the noise and offers clarity on where we are on the trajectory of artificial intelligence. Written for CEOs, policymakers, decision makers of all stripes, bankers, advisors—anyone who needs a clear understanding of AI and what to do about it—this timely book demystifies the world of AI for decision-makers. The book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of AI's history, current capabilities, limitations, and future promise. Using clear, accessible language, ...

This book explores the transformative potential of AI in the field of human resources. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including recruitment, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, succession planning, and managing gig workers. Each chapter provides an overview of how AI can be used to improve HR practices, case studies of companies that have successfully used AI in these areas, and best practices for using AI in a way that is fair, transparent, and aligned with the company's overall goals and values. Throughout the conversation, key points...

In this book, you'll learn how: data science, driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning, is yielding unprecedented business insights; blockchain has the potential to restructure the economy; drones and driverless vehicles are becoming essential tools; 3-D printing is making new business models possible; augmented reality is transforming retail and manufacturing; smart speakers are redefining the rules of marketing; and humans and machines are working together to reach new levels of productivity.

It is a simple question that is as profound as any we can ask: “Who am I?” Dr. Vikram Anthony is that rare person who believes the answer is relatively simple. I am my work; I am my skill; I am my mind. It is only when the noted surgeon faces his own mortality that the answer gets more complex. And the opportunity for a new life–a decidedly different life–opens a world of possibilities he’d never imagined.

In The Last Invention: When AI Becomes More Than a Tool, Ethan Vale takes you on an eye-opening journey into the heart of artificial intelligence—its rapid evolution, its potential to reshape humanity, and the profound questions it raises about the future.

Unlock the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Transform Your Life and Career Curious about Artificial Intelligence but overwhelmed by the technical jargon? AI for Beginners makes AI accessible, practical, and easy to master. Packed with real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials, this guide shows you how to harness AI’s transformative power in your daily life and career. What You’ll Learn: The essentials of AI, Generative AI, and how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini work. Real-life applications of AI that save time, spark creativity, and supercharge your career. Practical ...

AI expert Yorick Wilks takes a journey through the history of artificial intelligence up to the present day, examining its origins, controversies, and achievements, as well as looking into just how it works. He also considers the future, assessing whether these technologies could menace our way of life and how we are all likely to benefit from AI applications in the years to come.

Lyla Cowan has given up fighting the changes in her life. The Unbound Mercenary Company is expanding ahead of schedule, and she’s just rolling with it now. They’ve made a name for themselves fighting pirates. But there are always more pirates. The human spine is on the way back to Ralnor space, if you take a dogleg. And with the lower end opening up for new colonization at long last, the piracy problem there needs a solution. What do you do with the unkind element making lives harder? You get Lyla interested. When Unkind is as Unkind does, you need the Unbound. The Hunter Imperium ...

Unlock the power of ChatGPT in Transforming Education: Guide to Understanding and Using ChatGPT in the Classroom Are you an educator or school leader looking to leverage the power of AI in your classroom? Do you want to enhance your students' learning experiences with the latest technology? Are you seeking innovative ways to boost engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills? If so, this book is the key to unlocking the full potential of ChatGPT in education! Discover the game-changing impact of ChatGPT on the world of education and how it can revolutionize teaching and ...

The year is 2265 and Earth is a utopia populated by enlightened and contented people. During this time virtual reality simulations of past events can be generated using unlimited computing power. One such project stems from the events surrounding a car accident in 1945 involving General George S. Patton. The simulation is used to see what an alternative world would look like without the General, who was killed in the accident. The simulation shows the utopians our world, where humanity has continued along the same path of self-destruction it has taken for millennia and the Cold War ...