Showing results for "Science" in Machine Theory & Artificial Intelligence

Will AI lead to the transformation of society as we know it, or bring about its destruction?

How the study of causality revolutionized science and the world "Correlation does not imply causation." This mantra has been invoked by scientists for decades, and has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by Judea Pearl and...

Brought to you by Penguin. In today's technological society, with an unprecedented amount of information at our fingertips, learning plays a more central role than ever. In How We Learn, Stanislas Dehaene decodes its biological mechanisms, delving into the neuronal, synaptic, and molecular...

Are you overwhelmed by AI jargon and complex concepts? Do you wish for a simple guide to show you how AI can transform your life and career? You’re not alone! Many people feel the same way, but with AI for Beginners, you’ll gain clarity and confidence in this ever-evolving field.

The ultimate non-technical guide to the fast-developing world of quantum computing. Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics...

Have you ever wondered what the next century bodes for humanity? Then keep listening... As mankind seeks to guide its own evolution and create intelligent machines, we stand at the brink of doing something no other living being has ever done before. The power to prolong life far beyond natural limits and beat back death itself. The ability to control computers and machines with our minds, and even merge with them. We are poised to become gods.

Confused by Artificial Intelligence? You're not alone—and you don't need a technical background to understand it. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, learn, and solve everyday problems. This beginner-friendly guide explains AI in simple language, without confusing technical jargon.

When you need a language model to respond accurately and quickly about a specific field of knowledge, the sprawling capacity of an LLM may hurt more than it helps. This book teaches you to build generative AI models optimized for specific fields.

The Nobel Prize–winning scientist who helped create AI asks what happens when it surpasses us. Geoffrey Hinton is one of the founders of modern artificial intelligence. Known as the “godfather of AI,” his pioneering work on neural networks laid the foundation for systems like ChatGPT and...

Most people struggle with AI because they don't know how to talk to it. This hands-on beginner's guide gives you the tools, confidence, and structure to get real results from today's most powerful AI tools, no tech skills required. The AI Workshop is your plain-language guide to mastering prompt engineering, the skill that turns vague AI requests into powerful results. Whether you're a student, business owner, creative professional, or simply curious about AI, this book shows you how to stop guessing and start getting consistent, high-quality outputs.

Unlock the world of Artificial Intelligence—even if you’ve never written a line of code or opened a tech book before. AI for Beginners: The Ultimate Roadmap is your easy, friendly, and complete guide to understanding AI without confusion or overwhelm.

Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners Third Edition has been written and designed for absolute beginners. This means plain-English explanations and no coding experience required.

Sexual activity is central to our very existence; it shapes how we think, how we act and how we live. With advances in technology come machines that may one day think independently. What will happen to us when we form close relationships with these intelligent systems? Sex robots are here and here to stay, and more are coming. This audiobook explores how the emerging and future development of sexual companion robots might affect us and the society in which we live. It explores the social changes arising from emerging technologies and our relationships with the machines that may someday care for us and about us.

Experience the world's most promising technological innovations and the science behind them in this entertaining photo-rich book. For futurists and sci-tech enthusiasts, every moment reveals advances powering our future, with on-site interviews, deep explainers, and helpful visuals.

What if you could start earning real money online—right now—using AI tools anyone can access? In AI Cash: How a Teen Used AI to Make Money Online, author Andrew Cortes shares a practical, step-by-step roadmap that proves age is no barrier to financial success in the digital age. This audiobook walks listeners through exactly how a teenager harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to build income streams from scratch—with no prior experience, no large investment, and no special connections.

Tired of AI tutorials that leave you more confused than when you started? Sick of copy-pasting code that crashes the moment things get real? Wondering how everyone else seems to be building and deploying AI agents while you're still stuck on theory? Most beginners get buried in fragmented, academic content that never reaches deployment. This audiobook cuts through the noise with a direct, step-by-step system that takes you from zero to a working, production-ready AI agent.

In a world where AI is reshaping industries overnight, staying ahead isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. 30 Days to AI Mastery offers a lifeline for professionals overwhelmed by the pace of change, delivering a transformative roadmap that turns uncertainty into opportunity. This isn’t another technical manual buried in jargon; it’s a battle-tested guide for anyone ready to harness AI’s power without coding a single line.

This book breaks through both the hype and the doom-and-gloom surrounding automation and the deployment of artificial intelligence-enabled—“smart”—systems at work. Management and technology experts Thomas Davenport and Steven Miller show that, contrary to widespread predictions, prescriptions, and denunciations, AI is not primarily a job destroyer. Rather, AI changes the way we work—by taking over some tasks but not entire jobs, freeing people to do other, more important and more challenging work.

You’ve tried traditional teaching methods; you’ve tried more modern approaches… but the challenge remains the same: You have more needs to cater to than one person can reasonably handle. You’re one person, and you can’t do it all… but there’s a tool that could help you. When you integrate AI into your learning environment, you can tailor assignments to the specific needs of each individual in your class, getting instant feedback to help you plan the next move and keep your students engaged.

Bloomsbury presents… How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds Written and read by Professor Catherine Heymans Could we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know? In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a...