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Quite Possibly the Best Introduction to AI

par Fola Yahaya ...

Collections series Instant Expert
We've been told that artificial intelligence (AI) will both destroy and create jobs, fuel and strangle creativity, be our friend and deceive us, and not only take our orders at the drive-thru, but flip the burgers, too. So what exactly is AI? And what does it mean for us?The Complete Guide to AI cuts through the hype to explain what AI is (and is not), how it works, and the likely outcomes ahead. ... En savoir plus

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We've been told that artificial intelligence (AI) will both destroy and create jobs, fuel and strangle creativity, be our friend and deceive us, and not only take our orders at the drive-thru, but flip the burgers, too. So what exactly is AI? And what does it mean for us?The Complete Guide to AI cuts through the hype to explain what AI is (and is not), how it works, and the likely outcomes ahead.
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

par Shoshana Zuboff ...

**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human ... En savoir plus

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**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human
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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late

par Cory Doctorow ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c... ... En savoir plus

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c...
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Genesis

Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit

par Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, Craig Mundie ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | USA TODAY BESTSELLER | LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER | J.P. MORGAN NEXTLIST SELECTIONIn his final book, the late Henry Kissinger joins forces with two leading technologists to mount “a profound exploration” (Walter Isaacson) of the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the revolution in Artificial Intelligence: a breakthrough that dramatically empowers ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | USA TODAY BESTSELLER | LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER | J.P. MORGAN NEXTLIST SELECTIONIn his final book, the late Henry Kissinger joins forces with two leading technologists to mount “a profound exploration” (Walter Isaacson) of the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the revolution in Artificial Intelligence: a breakthrough that dramatically empowers
... En savoir plus
In Pursuit of the Unknown

17 Equations That Changed the World

par Ian Stewart ...

The seventeen equations that form the basis for life as we know it.Most people are familiar with history's great equations: Newton's Law of Gravity, for instance, or Einstein's theory of relativity. But the way these mathematical breakthroughs have contributed to human progress is seldom appreciated. In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart untangles the roots of our most ... En savoir plus

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The seventeen equations that form the basis for life as we know it.Most people are familiar with history's great equations: Newton's Law of Gravity, for instance, or Einstein's theory of relativity. But the way these mathematical breakthroughs have contributed to human progress is seldom appreciated. In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart untangles the roots of our most
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The Master Algorithm

How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World

par Pedro Domingos ...

**Recommended by Bill GatesA thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration of machine learning and the race to build computer intelligences as flexible as our own**In the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm, ... En savoir plus

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**Recommended by Bill GatesA thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration of machine learning and the race to build computer intelligences as flexible as our own**In the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm,
... En savoir plus
The Rules of Contagion

Why Things Spread--And Why They Stop

par Adam Kucharski ...

One of the Best Books of 2020 — Financial TimesOne of the "Most 2020 Books of 2020" — Washington PostOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The Times of LondonOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The GuardianFrom ideas and infections to financial crises and fake news, an "utterly timely" look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern lifeThese days, whenever anything... ... En savoir plus

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One of the Best Books of 2020 — Financial TimesOne of the "Most 2020 Books of 2020" — Washington PostOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The Times of LondonOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The GuardianFrom ideas and infections to financial crises and fake news, an "utterly timely" look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern lifeThese days, whenever anything...
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Deep Unlearning

The Rise of AI and the Radicalization of a Tech Idealist

par Timnit Gebru ...

Timnit Gebru, one of the fiercest voices in the world speaking truth to power, chronicles her journey as a refugee and Black woman in STEM—delivering an inspiring vision for better, human-centered, equitable technology.Timnit Gebru has been present at nearly every inflection point in tech’s recent history. She was an engineer at Apple on the cusp of the iPhone’s first release, a PhD student at ... En savoir plus

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Timnit Gebru, one of the fiercest voices in the world speaking truth to power, chronicles her journey as a refugee and Black woman in STEM—delivering an inspiring vision for better, human-centered, equitable technology.Timnit Gebru has been present at nearly every inflection point in tech’s recent history. She was an engineer at Apple on the cusp of the iPhone’s first release, a PhD student at
... En savoir plus
The Cryptopians

Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze

par Laura Shin ...

The story of the idealists, technologists, and opportunists fighting to bring cryptocurrency to the masses.In their short history, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have gone through booms, busts, and internecine wars, recently reaching a market valuation of more than $2 trillion. The central promise of crypto endures—vast fortunes made from decentralized networks not controlled by any single ... En savoir plus

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The story of the idealists, technologists, and opportunists fighting to bring cryptocurrency to the masses.In their short history, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have gone through booms, busts, and internecine wars, recently reaching a market valuation of more than $2 trillion. The central promise of crypto endures—vast fortunes made from decentralized networks not controlled by any single
... En savoir plus
Les prophètes de l'IA

Pourquoi la Silicon Valley nous vend l’apocalypse

par Thibault Prévost ...

Dans la Silicon Valley, terre traditionnellement fertile pour les spiritualités excentriques, un nouveau récit se répand. Les start-up de l’intelligence artificielle vendent désormais aux investisseurs l’imminence de la fin des temps. L’IA deviendrait si intelligente qu’elle en serait divine, capable de nous sauver comme de nous anéantir. Sous son influence, l’industrie de la tech tout entière ... En savoir plus

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Dans la Silicon Valley, terre traditionnellement fertile pour les spiritualités excentriques, un nouveau récit se répand. Les start-up de l’intelligence artificielle vendent désormais aux investisseurs l’imminence de la fin des temps. L’IA deviendrait si intelligente qu’elle en serait divine, capable de nous sauver comme de nous anéantir. Sous son influence, l’industrie de la tech tout entière
... En savoir plus
The Age of Spiritual Machines

When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence

par Ray Kurzweil ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Bold futurist Ray Kurzweil, author of The Singularity Is Near, offers a framework for envisioning the future of machine intelligence—“a book for anyone who wonders where human technology is going next” (The New York Times Book Review).“Kurzweil offers a thought-provoking analysis of human and artificial intelligence and a unique look at a future in which the capabilities of ... En savoir plus

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Bold futurist Ray Kurzweil, author of The Singularity Is Near, offers a framework for envisioning the future of machine intelligence—“a book for anyone who wonders where human technology is going next” (The New York Times Book Review).“Kurzweil offers a thought-provoking analysis of human and artificial intelligence and a unique look at a future in which the capabilities of
... En savoir plus
A Research Agenda for Using Generative AI in Tourism and Hospitality

Modifié par Haywantee Ramkissoon, Ranjit Singh, Juman Iqbal ...

Collections series Elgar Research Agendas
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in each area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This timely Research Agenda examines how Generative AI (GAI) is radically changing tourism and hospitality businesses and customer expectations. Expert contributors ... En savoir plus

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Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in each area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This timely Research Agenda examines how Generative AI (GAI) is radically changing tourism and hospitality businesses and customer expectations. Expert contributors
... En savoir plus
L'énergie, face cachée de la monnaie

par Pierre Noizat ...

Transitions énergétique et numérique sont au cœur des préoccupations du public mais les liens physiques entre énergie et information restent méconnus. Les principes du fonctionnement de l'énergie et de l'information qui expliquent les phénomènes naturels et les comportements sociaux sont trop souvent ignorés. Réintroduire la rationalité dans un débat public dominé par l'idéologie passe par la ... En savoir plus

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Transitions énergétique et numérique sont au cœur des préoccupations du public mais les liens physiques entre énergie et information restent méconnus. Les principes du fonctionnement de l'énergie et de l'information qui expliquent les phénomènes naturels et les comportements sociaux sont trop souvent ignorés. Réintroduire la rationalité dans un débat public dominé par l'idéologie passe par la
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More Than Words

How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI

par John Warner ...

In this revised and updated paperback edition, a veteran writing teacher argues that writing is a form of thinking and feeling and shows why it can’t be replaced by AI.“Compelling.” —Joseph Epstein, Wall Street JournalIn the age of artificial intelligence, generating an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime ... En savoir plus

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In this revised and updated paperback edition, a veteran writing teacher argues that writing is a form of thinking and feeling and shows why it can’t be replaced by AI.“Compelling.” —Joseph Epstein, Wall Street JournalIn the age of artificial intelligence, generating an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime
... En savoir plus
The End of Reality

How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars, and Crypto

par Jonathan Taplin ...

An instant bestseller! A brilliant takedown and exposé of the great con job of the twenty-first century—the metaverse, crypto, space travel, transhumanism—being sold by four billionaires (Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreesen, Elon Musk), leading to the degeneration and bankruptcy of our society.At a time when the crises of income inequality, climate, and democracy are compounding to create ... En savoir plus

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An instant bestseller! A brilliant takedown and exposé of the great con job of the twenty-first century—the metaverse, crypto, space travel, transhumanism—being sold by four billionaires (Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreesen, Elon Musk), leading to the degeneration and bankruptcy of our society.At a time when the crises of income inequality, climate, and democracy are compounding to create
... En savoir plus
The Human Advantage

What AI Can't Do Without You

par Jeremy Utley ...

Imagine waking up one morning, feeling fully invigorated in your career, almost like you have a superpower.That is the real power of AI. And it’s here.In The Human Advantage, award-winning podcaster, teacher and innovation expert Jeremy Utley makes the case that the most interesting thing about AI isn’t the technology itself. It’s what you bring to it.Inside these pages you will learn how to:- ... En savoir plus

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Imagine waking up one morning, feeling fully invigorated in your career, almost like you have a superpower.That is the real power of AI. And it’s here.In The Human Advantage, award-winning podcaster, teacher and innovation expert Jeremy Utley makes the case that the most interesting thing about AI isn’t the technology itself. It’s what you bring to it.Inside these pages you will learn how to:-
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Escaping the Build Trap

How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value

par Melissa Perri ...

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can
... En savoir plus
Ghost in the Wires

My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

par Kevin Mitnick ...

In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale).Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the ... En savoir plus

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In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale).Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the
... En savoir plus
A Brief History of the Future

par John Naughton ...

The Internet is the most remarkable thing human beings have built since the Pyramids. John Naughton's book intersperses wonderful personal stories with an authoritative account of where the Net actually came from, who invented it and why and where it might be taking us. Most of us have no idea how the Internet works, or who created it. Even fewer have any idea what it means for society and the ... En savoir plus

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The Internet is the most remarkable thing human beings have built since the Pyramids. John Naughton's book intersperses wonderful personal stories with an authoritative account of where the Net actually came from, who invented it and why and where it might be taking us. Most of us have no idea how the Internet works, or who created it. Even fewer have any idea what it means for society and the
... En savoir plus
Searches

Selfhood in the Digital Age

par Vauhini Vara ...

**From the author of The Immortal King Rao, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, a personal exploration of how technology companies have both fulfilled and exploited the human desire for understanding and connectionA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Esquire, Slate, Scientific American, Vox, Electric Literature, Book Riot, Culture Study, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal**"I cannot imagine a better ... En savoir plus

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**From the author of The Immortal King Rao, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, a personal exploration of how technology companies have both fulfilled and exploited the human desire for understanding and connectionA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Esquire, Slate, Scientific American, Vox, Electric Literature, Book Riot, Culture Study, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal**"I cannot imagine a better
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications

The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems

par Martin Kleppmann, Chris Riccomini ...

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What ... En savoir plus

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Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What
... En savoir plus
Quantum Supremacy

How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything

par Michio Kaku ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. • “Expertly describes and ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. • “Expertly describes and
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AI Engineering

Building Applications with Foundation Models

par Chip Huyen ...

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build ... En savoir plus

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Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build
... En savoir plus
IAPP AIGP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Study Guide

par Peter H. Gregory ...

Collections series Sybex Study Guide
An accurate guide to success on the AIGP certification exam and an essential resource for technology and business professionals with an interest in artificial intelligence governance - now includes a downloadable supplement to get you up to date on the current AIGP 2.1 exam for 2026-2027!In the IAPP AIGP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Study Guide, tech educator and author of more ... En savoir plus

$69.99 CAD

An accurate guide to success on the AIGP certification exam and an essential resource for technology and business professionals with an interest in artificial intelligence governance - now includes a downloadable supplement to get you up to date on the current AIGP 2.1 exam for 2026-2027!In the IAPP AIGP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Study Guide, tech educator and author of more
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