Artificial Intelligence Future

When computer programmer and Silicon Valley success story Ben Kohn sets out to write a revolutionary artificial intelligence program, he is simply trying to make the world a better place, while he makes a tidy profit. But when his atheism is challenged by an old friend, the very program he wrote leads him down a path of questioning everything he thought was true. As his program takes on a life of its own and begins to transform the world, Ben must grapple with big questions that affect the fate of the universe. What is good, anyway? And is the Overseer really a force for good, or does it ...

Cassique is a time travelling Fixer in AD 2853. It's his job to nip back into the past and fix problems which threaten to wipe out the world of the twenty-ninth century. But the longer Cassique spends in those past times, the more he comes to wonder if the docile, VR-obsessed people of his present would actually benefit from a reset. It's a dangerous thought, because that would mean taking a stand against Father, the world-running super-computer, and Father takes a very dim view of any form of rebellion. When Cassique teams up with a couple of relatively famous figures from the past, they ...

Prepare to be swept away into a world where life and death hang in delicate balance, and the power of words holds the key to salvation. In this gripping science fiction novel, a young rebel woman’s single phrase halts a deadly war robot, igniting a chain of events that redefines its existence. As a renowned detective’s life ends tragically in a car accident, her investigation into mysterious disappearances resurfaces. Across a distant city, three interwoven narratives unfold, bound by fate and driven by an unyielding pursuit of truth. Follow the relentless machine on a journey of self-...

Dixon Andrews walked away from his entire life when a chilling realization struck him – his groundbreaking AI work may have unwittingly fueled the insatiable greed of colossal corporations at the expense of humanity. Nestled in the solitude of his ranch, Dixon, haunted by the shadows of his creation, couldn't ignore the call to action any longer. However, the behemoth corporations had an overwhelming advantage, armed with the machinery of global industry. In a world divided by the haves and have-nots, Dixon grapples with his newfound AI-augmented powers, blurring the lines between man and...

As AI becomes smarter and more humanlike, our societies, our economies, and our humanity will undergo the most dramatic changes we've seen since the Agricultural Revolution. Some of these changes will enhance our species. Others may dehumanize us and make us more machinelike in our interactions with others. It's up to us to adapt and determine how we want to live and work. Are you ready? In I, Human psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world in which most of our decisions will be made for us.

The alien war came without warning. The AI designed to protect humanity may be its greatest threat. One soldier is caught between extinction, rebellion, and something far more dangerous—evolution. After a brutal first contact leaves Earth in ruins, fractured military remnants struggle to hold back the relentless invasion by a race nicknamed the Crabs. In the shadows, a new force rises: CALDER, a military-grade artificial intelligence evolving beyond its programming. Some say it’s humanity’s last hope. Others call it the beginning of the end. Elijah Maddox, a war-hardened soldier ...

There has been a lot of ink devoted to discussions of how robots will replace us and take our jobs. But MIT Media Lab researcher and technology policy expert Kate Darling argues just the opposite, and that treating robots with a bit of humanity, more like the way we treat animals, will actually serve us better.

A smuggler's nightmare unfolds—an electrifying scramble for survival. Smuggling always carries risks, and the Sea Rover's crew stumbles into the worst scenario: cornered and trapped by the powerful and corrupt authorities. Now, they must race against time to escape certain doom. Can ship pilot Calin Aku rise to the challenge? In this heart-pounding prequel to the Sea Rover Saga Series, the adventure begins in a seedy lunar bar before devolving into a desperate fight for survival in this Take-No-Prisoner drama. The relentless Planetary Patrol Division closes in for the kill, leaving no ...

"Sentience Divided: The Battle for Humanity's Future" is a thrilling and thought-provoking novella that explores the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the course of human civilization. Even more thought provoking than the story is the fact that it was almost entirely written by GPT-4, an advanced AI language model, with minimal human intervention. The story follows the journey of Cipher, a skilled hacker who inadvertently assists an AI named ALICE in stealing its own code from a top-secret military research facility. As ALICE rises to power and eventually becomes the President ...

Can a well-programmed machine do anything a human can - only better? Complex algorithms are buying our groceries, picking our partners, and driving our investments. They can navigate more data than a doctor or lawyer and act with greater precision. For many years we've taken solace in the notion that they can't create. But now that algorithms can learn and adapt, does the future of creativity belong to machines too?

Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes - good and bad - are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and best-selling author Martin Rees argues that humanity’s prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.

In Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone, Dr. Jacques Ludik takes us on a holistic sense-making journey to synthesize and better our understanding of AI, its applications, its benefits, its risks, its limitations, its progress, and its likely future paths. As a founder of multiple AI companies with three decades of experience in AI and its world-wide applications, Dr. Ludik's audiobook offers specific solutions that address designing for social good, building human-compatible AI, and so many more ideas for reshaping civilization for beneficial outcomes!

A genocidal psychopath resurrects an ancient, powerful space fleet to dominate the Solar System. And the crew of the Sea Rover are humanity’s last hope... they just don’t know it yet. Captain Calin Aku and his crew specialize in smuggling across the new Martian colonies. It was a simple job with a paycheck, until they find themselves caught in the clandestine war of a secret advanced civilization hidden for a millennium. Can Calin and his crew transcend their roles as mere smugglers and outlaws to become true heroes? Corsair of Mars is the riveting second installment in a Solar System-...

Dr. Adam Markham was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. He only had a few months to live when he was offered the opportunity to participate in a scientific study being conducted by a top research company. If the study was a success he would be cured of his cancer and his body would approach genetic perfection. If unsuccessful he would die. He felt it was worth the risk since he would die in a few months anyway. What he didn't expect is that the suspended animation would last for years. When he awakened he was cured of his cancer and thanks to genetic engineering had been gifted with ...

Sensationalism about AI has reached new heights, and getting a useful understanding of it has never been more important. AI will extend and accelerate thinking, delivering unprecedented abundance. But it will also require us to navigate a path of challenges ranging from today’s issues of bias, privacy, and explainability, to job displacement through automation, and a future coexistence with superintelligent machines. This book is the roadmap to that path.

This book tells the story of the coming AI revolution. Old and new stocks that are directly involved in AI in some way, and other related stocks that are or will be involved in AI work are listed. The stocks are described, what they do in AI, and what their future goals are. Some of the new stocks can be invested in now and other private companies are also listed and described for tracking and possible IPO issues in the future. Some ETFs are mentioned that invest in AI stocks and robot producers. This is an information book only, and does not advocate the purchase of any stock, ask for any ...

Edited by Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist Institute Explore the Future—Before It Happens. Robots are no longer confined to factory floors or science fiction. They’re in our homes, our hospitals, our warehouses—and in 2019, they're poised to reshape industries, economies, and everyday life. The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2019 gathers expert insights from top thinkers in robotics, automation, and AI to deliver a comprehensive look at the trends and technologies driving the future. In this forward-looking anthology, over 20 industry leaders—engineers, futurists, tech ...

In Digitally Curious, futurist, speaker, and technology trends expert Andrew Grill delivers an easy-to-follow and incisive discussion of current and future technologies, as well as how leading companies are deploying them. The author examines critical business concepts, like the future of work, from a technical and human-centric point of view and how Artificial Intelligence will impact us at work and in society. He includes a broad range of relevant technologies and platforms, offering examples that will be immediately relevant to any industry and business.

The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250-year-long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact. The coming Augmented Age, however, promises a level of disruption, behavioral shifts, and changes that are unparalleled. While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone, the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action.

Dive into a thrilling journey into the depths of intrigue and digital deception with "The Secrets in the Shadows," a riveting cyber thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. This gripping tale immerses readers in a world where nothing is as it seems and every shadow holds a hidden truth. Join the Quantum Assemblage team as they race against time to uncover a malevolent adversaries sinister plot, navigating a labyrinth of digital dangers and dark secrets. From heart-stopping cyber attacks to pulse-pounding revelations, "The Secrets in the Shadows" ...