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Creating superior intelligence would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, according to the world's pre-eminent AI expert, it could also be the last. In this groundbreaking book on the biggest question facing humanity, Stuart Russell explains why he has come to consider his own discipline an existential threat to his own species, and lays out how we can change course before it's too late. There is no one better placed to assess the promise and perils of the dominant technology of the future than Russell, who has spent decades at the forefront of AI research.

This book provides a short summary and overview of data structures, algorithms, and machine learning. It is meant to introduce these topics to those new to programming for data analysis and engineering as well as provide a means for those familiar in these topics to explore them in Ruby.

Master Photoshop without any previous knowledge with this easy-to-follow audio course. Listen to this expert-taught Photoshop audio tutorial, and learn image editing, retouching, and color correcting for beginners. Find out how to use Photoshop shapes and layers, how to retouch photos, and more.

Do you know that there's a lot more to Excel, but have no idea what to learn? This audiobook could be the answer you're looking for. You'll learn: Introduction to Advanced Excel, Optimization using the Solver Function, Sensitivity Analysis, and much more.

Unlock your path to becoming a licensed drone pilot effortlessly with the "2024-2025 FAA Drone License Exam Guide." This meticulously crafted book offers a simplified yet comprehensive approach to ace the FAA Part 107 Drone License Exam in a single sitting. Authored by an expert in the field, this guide is your ultimate companion, providing the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.

JavaScript is among the most widely used computer programming languages in the world. It has been in the computer programming field for well over 40 years, and it is known as a high level language due to the competence it has established in the programming field. JavaScript is used by various software companies in the world, so much so that many computer operations will not work without it. So, it’s a great idea to try using it, too.

- Do you want to use ChatGPT… but think it is too hard? - Need to boost your productivity with the help of AI? - Want to become a ChatGPT Pro in less than 7 days? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading... Bestselling author and experienced AI teacher David M. Patel is going to show you step-by-step in 15 easy lessons (and included free ChatGPT Video Course) how to learn, master and excel in ChatGPT... even if you have never used ChatGPT in your life!

We are living through a revolution in artificial intelligence that is not slowing down. This major shift is based on simple mathematics, some of which goes back centuries: linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of eighteenth-century mathematics. Indeed by the mid-1850s, a lot of the groundwork was all done. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental maths behind AI, which suggests that the basics of natural and artificial intelligence might follow the same mathematical rules.

Curious about AI but unsure where to start? AI for Beginners Made Simple breaks down complex concepts into clear, practical insights—no tech background required! Discover how AI can enhance your career, automate tasks, and open new opportunities with easy-to-follow explanations, real-world applications, and hands-on projects. Learn AI basics, navigate ethical concerns, and access free resources—all without the jargon overload.

Everywhere we turn, a new device promises to transfigure our lives. But at what cost? In this urgent and revelatory excavation of our Information Age, leading technology thinker Adam Greenfield forces us to reconsider our relationship with the networked objects, services, and spaces that define us. It is time to re-evaluate the Silicon Valley consensus determining the future. We're told that innovations - from augmented - reality interfaces and virtual assistants to autonomous delivery drones and self-driving cars - will make life easier, more convenient, and more productive.

Since 2012 the organization Girls Who Code has taught computing skills to and inspired over 10,000 girls across America. Now its founder, Reshma Saujani, wants to inspire you to be a girl who codes! Bursting with down-to-earth explanations of coding principles and real-life stories of girls and women working at places like Pixar and NASA, this audiobook shows what a huge role computer science plays in our lives and how much fun it can be.

In Part I, this book develops the Cognitive Amplifier Loop, which allows humans to use AI to build on their cognitive and emotional strengths and manage their limitations. Kosslyn discusses ways to employ this loop to offload tasks to AI and to utilize it to train us effectively and efficiently, as well as how to use it to both learn and engage in critical thinking and creative problem-solving—and manage cognitive and emotional constraints. Part II establishes how to draw on the Cognitive Amplifier Loop to help us improve our human relationships.

In today's fast-paced world, more and more organizations require rapid application development with reduced development costs and increased productivity. This practical guide shows application developers how to use Power Apps, Microsoft's low-code, no-code application framework that helps developers make apps faster, modernize business processes, and solve tough challenges. Author Arpit Shrivastava provides a comprehensive overview of designing and building cost-effective applications with Microsoft Power Apps.

We live in an incredible period in history. The computer revolution may be even more life-changing than the Industrial Revolution. We can do things with computers that could never be done before, and computers can do things for us that could never be done before. But our love of computers should not cloud our thinking about their limitations. The AI Delusion explains why we should not be intimidated into thinking that computers are infallible, that data-mining is knowledge discovery, and that black boxes should be trusted.

Step into the future of education with Dr. Samuel Li’s groundbreaking exploration of how Generative AI, immersive technologies, and metaverse classrooms are reshaping learning for the next generation. Smart Education is part of the acclaimed Building Digital Twin Metaverse Cities book series, which provides insights into how emerging technologies are revolutionizing every aspect of our lives.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, a diverse group of teachers and students working together on academic computing systems conducted many of the activities we now recognize as personal and social computing. Joy Rankin draws on detailed records to explore how users exchanged messages, programmed music and poems, fostered communities, and developed computer games like The Oregon Trail. These unsung pioneers helped shape our digital world, just as much as the inventors, garage hobbyists, and eccentric billionaires of Palo Alto.

GANs in Action teaches you how to build and train your own Generative Adversarial Networks, one of the most important innovations in deep learning. In this book, you'll learn how to start building your own simple adversarial system as you explore the foundation of GAN architecture: the generator and discriminator networks.

This book demonstrates how nonscientific ideas have been encoded deep into our technological infrastructure. Offering a rigorous, fresh perspective on how technology has brought us to this place, Rage Inside the Machine challenges the long-held assumption that technology is an apolitical and amoral force.

Step into the world of computer science with Byron-Scott Jones’ latest masterpiece, Computerscience. This comprehensive guide is your passport to understanding the intricate and fascinating domain that powers our modern world. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to solidify your foundational knowledge, this book promises to illuminate the path to mastering computer science.

Unlock the secrets of coding in this immersive journey through enchanted realms where every chapter brings core programming concepts to life through unforgettable stories. Perfect for beginners, students, and experienced developers alike, The Codex Chronicles transforms complex coding principles into tales of adventure, where dragons, sorcerers, and scholars master recursion, algorithms, data structures, and more. In Recursive Kingdom, follow Loop the Dragon and Function the Knight as they retrieve the Chalice of Solutions, uncovering the magic of recursion. Traverse Netlandia with Nova the...