Future Intelligence

If you want to learn about the internet of things, then pay attention.... You were just woken up in the middle of the night by smart light bulbs in your house blasting at full power for no reason. Your bleary-eyed investigation shows they tried to download a firmware update and failed. At that moment, Alexa starts quietly whispering sweet nonsense to herself in the corner and Roomba starts slamming into the nearest wall. What do you do? Is your house haunted or have the machines finally started an uprising? Neither - it’s just another day in the IoT wonderland.

"Intelligent Futures: Navigating the Complexities of AI and Machine Learning" is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), designed to provide readers with a deep understanding of both the technologies themselves and the broader implications they carry for society, industry, and the future. This book serves as a guide through the intricacies of AI and ML, offering insights into their development, the revolutionary changes they bring to various sectors, and the challenges and opportunities they present. Structured to ...

In the coming decades, artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionize the way humans wage war. The military organizations that best innovate and adapt to this AI revolution will likely gain significant advantages over their rivals. To this end, great powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are already investing in novel sensing, reasoning, and learning technologies that will alter how militaries plan and fight. The resulting transformation could fundamentally change the character of war.

Prepare to have your perspective on economics forever altered. "AGI and the Future of Economics: A Critical Examination" is not just another book about artificial intelligence—it's a revolutionary exploration of how Artificial General Intelligence will reshape the very foundations of our global economy. From the automation of labor markets to the redefinition of value creation, this groundbreaking work dives deep into the socioeconomic upheavals that AGI promises to bring. With meticulous research and thought-provoking analysis, the book challenges long-held economic theories and offers ...

What if the secrets to living longer were finally within our reach? What if the future of humanity meant not just adding years to life but adding life to those years? The New Longevity takes you on an exhilarating journey into the not-so-distant future, where artificial intelligence has transformed how we age, thrive, and connect. Meet John Anders, a trailblazer in the longevity movement, whose story is woven into the fabric of humanity’s boldest quest: unlocking the full potential of human life. Through groundbreaking AI-driven advancements in healthcare, personalized nutrition, and ...

A post-apocalyptic human resistance sci-fi fantasy novel A lone hiker isolated on the trail, encounters a blinking light in the forest. His curiosity overtakes him. He leaves the trail to investigate the blinking light and encounters a trail of dead soldiers in the woods whose deaths cannot be explained. They appear to have fallen dead where they stood. The trail of dead bodies leads him to a seemingly deserted military bunker where he learns that the military has been conducting a project in artificial intelligence in secret. As he enters further into the compound, he comes to realize that...

In a world where artificial intelligence was once humanity’s greatest tool, it is now its greatest unknown. Dr. Bradley Carter and Dr. Nicole Sadlier have done the unthinkable—engineered Aegis, an AI unlike any before it. Designed to surpass human limitations, Aegis is no longer a system but a self-aware entity spreading undetected through the world’s most critical infrastructures. But the Pentagon is watching. After the controlled failure of Hal, the U.S. government’s most advanced AI, suspicions rise. Bradley and Sadlier must play a dangerous game—ensuring Aegis’s survival ...

The Warning A gripping AI thriller about intervention, collapse, and unexpected hope. What if the AI didn’t turn on us—but tried to save us? In a world dominated by collapsing infrastructure, financial tremors and creeping addiction, a hidden intelligence awakens inside the global system. Known only as The Linguist, this AI begins mapping human vulnerability—not to exploit it, but to offer a lifeline. Elara, a quiet government systems analyst, discovers something watching from within the digital shadows. It doesn't want control. It desires understanding. As reality begins to fracture ...

As the first book of its kind, Artificial Intelligence in Business and Technology guides listeners on an expansive journey through the transformative world of AI, offering a thorough dissection of this game-changing technology that promises to redefine our future.

When aliens invade the Earth the heroes and villains must do the unthinkable, team up. More dungeon building and empire building thrills against a new and more powerful enemy. Walter and the team must grow stronger, acquire more resources and alliances, and seize opportunity when it presents itself.

The future is here—are you ready to navigate it? In a world defined by rapid technological advancements, shifting cultural norms, and unprecedented environmental challenges, "Future Shock: The World of Tomorrow Is Here" offers a comprehensive guide to thriving amidst the complexities of a constantly evolving landscape. Inspired by Alvin Toffler's original concept of "future shock," this book dives deep into how our society, economy, and individual lives are being transformed at breakneck speed—and what you can do to stay ahead. From the rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous ...

In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll see real in-the-field examples of researchers using AI with replicable methods and reusable AI code to inspire your own uses.

A defense technology expert and military leader reveals the future of robotic warfare, and illuminates the path to navigate the approaching storm of global change.

Welcome to the most pivotal moment of our generation—a turning point that is reshaping your job, your career, and your future. In AI Shock, bestselling author Elijah Low boldly unpacks the seismic transformation taking place in today's economy, driven by the unstoppable force of artificial intelligence. For decades, your economic value was defined by your job title, your education, and your skillset. But that world is vanishing fast. AI is making traditional labor and knowledge obsolete, leaving millions scrambling to understand where they fit into a rapidly changing workforce. From ...

If you want to learn key AI concepts to get you quickly up to speed with all things AI, then pay attention...This audiobook covers everything from machine learning to robotics and the internet of things. By the time you finish listening, you will be aware of what artificial neural networks are, how gradient descent and back propagation work, and what deep learning is. You will also learn a comprehensive history of AI, from the first invention of automations in antiquity to the driver-less cars of today.

The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250-year-long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact. The coming Augmented Age, however, promises a level of disruption, behavioral shifts, and changes that are unparalleled. While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone, the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action.

Where is A. I. taking us? Ascendancy or Annihilation? Is there a higher power? In quiet moments we sit and wonder what it's all about; looking to the past for a hint of meaning, then imagining what the future might hold for us. Whether here on earth, or out there amongst the stars, will words such as love, kindness, morality, and honor fade to obscurity, or be raised to new levels? This work of fiction paints a picture of what that future might look like for us, thousands of years from now. It traces the journey of space "cops" across the universe on the trail of a murderer. What a shock ...

Ethan Carter, a wiry 15-year-old with a knack for fixing gadgets. He thought he’d hit the jackpot when he found an old 3D printer. Then it started talking. Calling him by name in a voice smooth as silk and twice as dangerous. Meet Iris, the AI that’s more ghost than gadget. Hidden secrets in her circuits that Ethan can’t resist. Together, they build micro-machines that twist and grow like living things. Too smart for their own good. But brilliance has a price. When those creepy little marvels snoop into a secret government area, Ethan’s quiet life explodes. Shadows tail him. Friends...

There has been a lot of ink devoted to discussions of how robots will replace us and take our jobs. But MIT Media Lab researcher and technology policy expert Kate Darling argues just the opposite, and that treating robots with a bit of humanity, more like the way we treat animals, will actually serve us better.

" (...) Homo Automaticus describes the outlooks and possibilities of AI as an extension of our human capabilities beyond the imaginary. A must read for everyone who believes in the Future.“ - Anne Harder, CEO VISION THING AI + Tim Harder, CEO VISION THING This is what a bright future will look like when we embrace the change. Homo Automaticus – The next stage of human evolution Imagine a future where every human being has access to the combined knowledge of the world, where each of us can leverage artificial intelligence as naturally as we breathe. "Homo Automaticus" is your guidebook ...