Machine Politics

Shame is a powerful and sometimes useful tool. When we publicly shame corrupt politicians, abusive celebrities or predatory corporations, we reinforce values of fairness and justice. But as best-selling author Cathy O'Neil argues in this revelatory book, shaming has taken a new and dangerous turn. It is increasingly being weaponised - used as a way to shift responsibility for social problems from institutions to individuals. O'Neil explores the machinery behind all this shame, showing how governments, corporations and the healthcare system capitalise on it.

Embark on a journey with me into the core of AI-driven transformations, tackling challenges, and celebrating triumphs while delving into the ethical dimensions of intelligent machines - uncover the foundations of AI equity and ethical considerations, dive into strategies for inclusive AI design and bias mitigation and explore corporate responsibility, global regulations, policy, and legal aspects.

Un CV imaginaire, une fausse identité, et un crâne rasé... "Steak Machine" est le récit d'une infiltration de quarante jours dans un abattoir industriel. Dans ce reportage glaçant, le journaliste Geoffrey Le Guilcher partage et raconte le quotidien des ouvriers : les giclées de sang dans les yeux, les doigts qui se bloquent et les défonces nocturnes. Car dans une usine qui abat deux millions d'animaux par an, le traitement indigne réservé aux bêtes s'accompagne toujours d'une violence exercée sur les hommes.

Published on the eve of India's next general elections, The Verdict uses rigorous psephology, original research, and as-yet-undisclosed facts to talk about the entire span of India's electoral history from the first elections in 1952. Crucially, for 2019, it provides pointers to look out for, to see if the incumbent government will win or lose.

When Anna Broinowski learned that fracking had invaded downtown Sydney, she had a brilliant idea: she would seek guidance for a kryptonite-powerful, anti-fracking movie from the world's greatest propaganda factory - apart from Hollywood. After two years of trying, she was allowed to make her case in Pyongyang and was granted full permission to film. She worked closely with the leading lights of North Korean cinema, even playing an American in a military thriller.

In 1919, in the wake of the First World War, a group of extraordinary women came together to create the Women's Engineering Society. They were trailblazers, pioneers and boundary breakers, but many of their stories have been lost to history. To mark the centenary of the society's creation, Magnificent Women and Their Revolutionary Machines brings them back to life.

Klassische Agenten-Spionage trifft Zukunftstechnologien: Der Blade Runner einer neuen Generation. 200 Jahre in der Zukunft. Androiden leben als gewöhnliche Bürger unter den Menschen, außer in der isolierten Diktatur der Kaspischen Republik: Hier hat man jegliche künstliche Intelligenz verboten. Als Lily Xirau, die Witwe des ermordeten politischen Propagandisten Paulo Xirau, ins Land kommt, um seine Überreste zu identifizieren, bekommt Agent Nikolai South den Auftrag, sie zu eskortieren.

Today, there are over 100 nuclear reactors operating in our backyards, from Indian Point in New York to Diablo Canyon in California. Proponents claim that nuclear power is the only viable alternative to fossil fuels, and due to rising energy consumption and the looming threat of global warming, they are pushing for an even greater investment.

This is the story behind the saga of Depp v Heard; but far from a forensic rehashing of the trial it is also an exploration of a much more complex and captivating narrative: about celebrity culture and the Hollywood exploitation machine; ‘internet journalism’ and distrust of mainstream media; the limitations of the justice system to find and record the truth; and the shifting winds of MeToo feminism.

The world has changed, but Jerusalem endures. Overlooked by new superpowers, the Holy City of the future is a haven of spies and smugglers, exiles and extremists. A refugee with strange technological abilities searches for a place to disappear. An ambitious young criminal plots the heist that could make or destroy him. A corrupt minister harnesses the power of the past in a ruthless play for complete control. And the wheels of another plan - as old and intricate as the city itself - begin to turn....

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - October 2021 Bugs In The Valley: A pharmaceutical company turns a rare flower into a equally rare medicine that cures cancer and stops aging. Animals And Origami: A pedophile and killer near the end of his life is turned down for parole and refused his final wish to see the ocean. The Machine: A strange letter arrives from a friend requesting $3,000 to help him develop the singularity of AI. The Bridle: A woman is forced to suffer the punishment of "condemning" for asking too many questions. The Wrong Side Of History: A 130 year old politician's legacy...

¿Sabes por qué la Inteligencia Artificial está cambiando el mundo y cómo puede transformar tu vida? Debes saber que acaba de surgir una nueva tecnología que vino a causar una revolución por completo en toda la población actual, queramos o no, debemos conocer de qué se trata y cómo podemos sacar el mejor provecho para nuestras actividades en todos los diversos ámbitos. Todo esto y más lo aprenderás con este contenido.

Avec les deepfakes, la culture du faux s'immisce partout, ils sont de véritables armes de désinformation. Comment s'en protéger dans un quotidien où nous sommes en permanence confrontés aux images ?

Nell'agosto 2014 lo scienziato Alessandro Vesespignani riceve una chiamata: un'epidemia senza precedenti sta distruggendo la Guinea, presto contagerà il resto del mondo. Il nome del virus è ormai noto a tutti: Ebola. Vespignani e il suo team si collegano a un supercomputer e, grazie ad algoritmi e simulazioni, riescono a prevedere la diffusione del virus con mesi di anticipo. Predire il futuro è la nostra ossessione sin dall'alba dei tempi.

A partir de la información disponible públicamente, organizada y analizada con la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial, esta biografía presenta a Fidel Castro desde una nueva perspectiva. Más que un simple relato, este libro busca explorar las capas de su personalidad, desde su humilde infancia en Birán hasta el auge de su liderazgo revolucionario, pasando por las controversias que marcaron su gobierno y los debates sobre su legado.

Monster explains how we can responsibly engage with technology, and avoid its darker tendencies, while accepting its necessary gifts. For managers, leaders, and employees at companies of all sizes and in all industries, Monster will help you understand and take control of technology's powerful role in your life and your organization.

Imagine a world where technology understands the human condition - a world that values relationships more than diamonds - a place where people earn a living, not from selling, but from compassion. We stand on the threshold of such a world. The door is open.

There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament too. Almost as soon as writing was invented, so too were the devious means to hide messages and keep them under the wraps of secrecy. In 50 Codes That Changed the World, Sinclair McKay explores these uncrackable codes, secret cyphers and hidden messages from across time to tell a new history of a secret world.

Así como las grandes novelas y las películas clásicas tienen grandes personajes en el mundo de los videojuegos es también muy importante los protagonistas y aquí hacemos una revisión desde Pac-Man y Mario hasta los Master Chief y mucho más allá.

Dank neuester Entwicklungen im Bereich der KI sind hochentwickelte maschinelle Systeme durch das Scannen und Verändern bestehenden Fotomaterials in der Lage, Fotos oder Videos zu generieren und sie mit einem Kontext auszustatten, den es nie gegeben hat. Wird darauf zudem eine authentisch wirkende Tonspur gelegt, sind die Resultate absolut überzeugend - und verheerend in ihrer Wirkung. Diese so genannten "Deep Fakes" sind eine reale Gefahr für Demokratien, denn sie haben die Macht, Wahlmanipulation auf ein ganz neues Level zu heben und die Entscheidungen nichtsahnender Bürger massiv und grundlegend zu beeinflussen.