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"You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever...according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness. She creates silly AIs that learn how to name paint colors, create the best recipes, and even flirt (badly) with humans — all to understand the technology that governs so much of our daily lives.

**Steel Titans on Rails** Discover the Majestic Journey of Locomotives That Moved a World Embark on an epic journey through time with "Steel Titans on Rails," the definitive eBook for enthusiasts and historians alike, charting the awe-inspiring evolution of the locomotive, a machine that powered nations, transformed economies, and shifted the boundaries of human possibility. Your adventure begins with a ticket to yesteryear in *Chapter 1*, where we unveil the titanic rise of steam power, walking you through the smoke-filled birth of these mechanical marvels—and the transition from wood to...

How did we become a world where facts—shared truths—have lost their power to hold us together as a community, as a country, globally? How have we allowed the proliferation of alternative facts, hoaxes, even conspiracy theories, to destroy our trust in institutions, leaders, and legitimate experts? Best-selling journalist Steven Brill documents the forces and people, from Silicon Valley to Moscow to Washington, that have created and exploited this world of chaos and division—and offers practical solutions for what we can do about it.

From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society’s members.

En los últimos años China se ha convertido en una verdadera superpotencia de la IA y el único verdadero contrapeso nacional a Estados Unidos en esta tecnología emergente. Por ello, la forma en que estos dos países decidan competir y cooperar podría llegar a tener consecuencias dramáticas para la economía y la gobernabilidad mundial.

Automaton Revolution: How Droids Will Transform Our World by Steph Wynne uncovers the incredible opportunities in the $500 billion droid and AI market, a revolution ignited by President Trump’s partnership with Elon Musk, bringing us the most groundbreaking opportunity in history—and shows you how you can be part of it. This book is a call to action for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, developers, and anyone eager to capitalize on the AI and robotics revolution—even if you're starting from scratch. From personal assistants to smart manufacturing systems, droids are driving the ...

Bite-Sized Books, in conjunction with Schmall World Publishing brings you - TIME TRAVEL UNRAVELLED: From Sci-Fi Fantasy to Scientific Fact. The concept of time travel has captivated human imagination for centuries, appearing in various forms across cultures and eras. From ancient myths to modern literature, time travel serves as a narrative device that allows exploration of past events, future possibilities, and the consequences of altering timelines. In many cultures, stories of time manipulation often reflect deeper philosophical questions about fate, destiny, and the nature of existence....

Real-World Machine Learning will teach you the concepts and techniques you need to be a successful machine learning practitioner without overdosing you on abstract theory and complex mathematics. By working through immediately relevant examples in Python, you'll build skills in data acquisition and modeling, classification, and regression. You'll also explore the most important tasks like model validation, optimization, scalability, and real-time streaming. When you're done, you'll be ready to successfully build, deploy, and maintain your own powerful ML systems.

A compelling and clear exploration of the power and peril of advanced artificial intelligence that provides actionable suggestions for all citizens to create a safer future with AI.

November 1943 to May 1945. The US Army Air Forces waged an unprecedentedly dogged and violent campaign against Hitler's vital oil production and industrial plants on theThird Reich's southern flank. Flying from southern Italy, far from the limelight enjoyed by the Eighth Air Force in England, the Fifteenth Air Force engaged in high-risk missions spanning most of the European continent. The story of the Fifteenth Air Force deserves a prideful place in the annals of American gallantry.

Are you new to Artificial Intelligence and looking for a simple, clear introduction? Generative Artificial Intelligence for Beginners is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to understand AI without feeling overwhelmed. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps, giving you the confidence to dive into AI and use its incredible tools in no time.

Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a not-too-distant future where machines rule supreme, making important decisions - in health care, transport, finance, security, what we watch, where we go, even whom we send to prison. So how much should we rely on them? What kind of future do we want? Hannah Fry takes us on a tour of the good, the bad and the downright ugly of the algorithms that surround us.

An early science-fiction novel by the prolific and notable writer H. G. Wells, War of the Worlds describes an invasion of England by aliens from Mars. It is one of the earliest and best-known depictions of an alien invasion of Earth and was highly influential, spawning several films, radio dramas, comic-book adaptations, and a television series based on the story.

This movie tie-in edition of the acclaimed debut novel by Uzodinma Iweala tells the unforgettable story of the life of a child soldier in a war-torn African country. Agu, a young boy in an unnamed West African nation, is recruited into a unit of guerrilla fighters as civil war engulfs his country. Haunted by his father's own death at the hands of militants, Agu is vulnerable to the dangerous yet paternal nature of his new commander. While the war rages on, Agu becomes increasingly divorced from the life he had known before the conflict started.

Generative AI for Beginners Simplified is your ultimate gateway into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This comprehensive guide is specially designed for beginners, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, practical exercises, and real-world projects. Whether you’re completely new to AI or looking to refresh your skills, this book provides you with a step-by-step roadmap to mastering generative AI and unlocking your creative potential.

Imagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child's emotional state or a commercial that can change based on a customer's facial expression. Heart of the Machine explores the next giant step in the relationship between humans and technology: the ability of computers to recognize, respond to, and even replicate emotions. Computers have long been integral to our lives, and their advances continue at an exponential rate.

Virginia Soderberg didn't ask to be a spy. In fact, she wasn't, but try and tell that to the two opposing factions who seek to possess a mutant strain of bacteria that can store and replicate their religious credo, in perpetuity, while simultaneously bringing on a horrific plague that would usher in the end times. Such is the state of affairs in Ed Tasca's witty and surreal new novel, Apocalypse Now… Grab The Karaoke Machine! Jump on for a wild and often comic ride as Virginia and her thorn-in-the-side over-sexed admirer, investigative journalist Bruno Turchi, hopscotch from calamity to ...

In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live in it, travel over it, and survive because of it. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she explains the vast currents, invisible ocean walls and underwater waterfalls that all have their place in the ocean's complex system.

In Artificial Unintelligence, Meredith Broussard argues that our collective enthusiasm for applying computer technology to every aspect of life has resulted in a tremendous amount of poorly designed systems. We are so eager to do everything digitally - hiring, driving, paying bills, even choosing romantic partners - that we have stopped demanding that our technology actually work. Broussard, a software developer and journalist, reminds us that there are fundamental limits to what we can (and should) do with technology.

Legend says that an eccentric millionaire hid a treasure somewhere inside the legendary "White City" at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Elsa and Liam have reason to believe that treasure holds the key to finding Elsa's grandfather who disappeared mysteriously over a year ago. The kids decide to break out the duct tape and twist ties to reassemble the World's Worst Time Machine. They're on the hunt! Liam and Elsa are not the only time travellers after the treasure. Not even close.