Artificial Intelligence

This book, "Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering," is born out of the pressing need to equip the next generation of civil engineers—and indeed, practicing professionals—with the knowledge and skills to navigate and lead this transformation. "Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering: Bridging Bytes and Beams for a Smarter, Sustainable Future" is a comprehensive textbook designed to introduce undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.Tech) students, as well as practicing civil engineers and researchers, to the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the ...

Leading the field of artificial intelligence, Halfway, a subsidiary of Soul-Tech, provides customers with the opportunity to digitally upload their minds so that in the eventuality of their death, loved ones will be able to communicate with an AI simulation and gain closure. But at what cost?A year after her brother Mark’s death, Florence is still consumed by grief. And though her parents encourage her not to dwell on the past, Florence decides to visit Halfway and speak to the simulation of Mark that was created not long before his passing.

Generative AI is the hottest topic in tech. This practical book teaches machine learning engineers and data scientists how to use TensorFlow and Keras to create impressive generative deep learning models from scratch, including variational autoencoders (VAEs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), Transformers, normalizing flows, energy-based models, and denoising diffusion models.

Artificial intelligence does the seemingly impossible - driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI will bring can be paralyzing. How should companies set strategies, governments design policies, and people plan their lives for a world so different from what we know? In Prediction Machines, three eminent economists recast the rise of AI as a drop in the cost of prediction. With this single, masterful stroke, they lift the curtain on the AI-is-magic hype and show how basic tools from economics provide clarity about the AI revolution and a basis for action by CEOs, managers, policy makers, investors, and entrepreneurs.

"Artificial Intelligence: The Importance of a Human-Centric Approach" offers a comprehensive examination of AI's profound implications for our society, work, and personal lives. This book provides an in-depth exploration of AI from multiple perspectives, ranging from the underlying principles of machine learning to the ethical challenges posed by AI outsourcing. The story explores AI's transformative power, highlighting both its potential benefits and challenges. It emphasizes the importance of taking a human-centered approach to AI, placing human health and dignity first in the face of ...

When it was released to the public in November 2022, ChatGPT awakened the world to a secretive project: teaching AI-powered machines to write. Its creators had a sweeping ambition—to build machines that could not only communicate, but could do all kinds of other activities, better than humans ever could. But was this goal actually achievable? And if reached, would it lead to our liberation or our subjugation?

The CISO's Guide to Securing Artificial Intelligence is an essential resource for cybersecurity professionals and CISOs seeking to navigate the complex landscape of AI security. Written by Russell D. Nomer, CISSP, a renowned expert in the field, this comprehensive guide provides practical insights and strategies to effectively protect AI systems from evolving threats. Published by Russell Nomer Consulting, Inc., it is a trusted source of knowledge and expertise in the cybersecurity industry. With the rapid adoption of AI across industries, it is imperative for organizations to understand ...

Why do we keep asking machines to be more like us—while quietly fearing they’ll succeed? JD Arden takes a razor-sharp, philosophical, and at times hilarious journey through our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence. From the myth of the “empathetic chatbot” to the absurdities of asking Alexa for love advice, this book dissects the lies we tell ourselves about AI, empathy, and the uncomfortable truths at the heart of our tech-obsessed age. Are bots just mirrors for our own needs and insecurities? Can an algorithm ever really say “I’m sorry” and mean it? Do we want ...

Predicting a global pandemic in a hit movie was impressive. Writing a sequel that will work for today’s world might take a whole different kind of intelligence. Join Scott Z. Burns, the acclaimed screenwriter of Contagion, as he embarks on a mind-bending quest to create a worthy follow-up to his eerily prophetic film. Reuniting with director Steven Soderbergh, members of the cast and crew, and the scientific experts who advised him on the first film, Burns also turns to an unexpected collaborator: artificial intelligence.

In an era where artificial intelligence permeates every aspect of our lives, the question is no longer whether AI will change the world, but how profoundly it will reshape the fabric of our existence. "Artificial Intelligence on the Move: The Rise of Digital Supremacy" is a story born from this pivotal moment in history. A team of ambitious scientists embarks on a groundbreaking project: the creation of Eos, an advanced artificial intelligence. Through the eyes of Eos, an AI capable of reshaping reality, this novel delves into the human condition, our relentless pursuit of progress, and the...

Are you ready to embark on a journey toward a future where machines possess human-like intelligence? "Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - The Quest For Human-Level Intelligence" is a groundbreaking book that explores the fascinating world of AGI and its theoretical foundations. Artificial General Intelligence Book 2023, offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of research and what the future holds for this game-changing technology. Written by leading experts in the field, this book delves into the latest research papers and experiments with GPT-4 to reveal the exciting ...

Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) have created a new class of computer systems that exhibit astonishing proficiency on a wide variety of tasks with superhuman performance, producing novel text, images, music, and software by analyzing enormous collections of digitized information. Soon, these systems will provide expert medical care; offer legal advice; draft documents; write computer programs; tutor our children; and generate music and art. These advances will accelerate progress in science, art, and human knowledge, but they will also bring new dangers.

WHAT is Artificial Intelligence? WHY should it matter to you? HOW can we ensure it is used ethically? ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ETHICS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES delivers what is missing in today's debate around artificial intelligence and robotics: a methodical and comprehensive overview of key risks and opportunities, with lots of examples of the most promising applications and areas of concern, and deep dives into specific case studies such as self-driving cars, personal robots, lethal autonomous weapons, virtual realities, and content generating chatbots. It also provides practical tools ...

In IRREPLACEABLE, you will discover techniques to boost your career using AI—without losing your job to automation; secrets to unlocking your uniquely human abilities—ones AI can never replicate; counterintuitive methods to raise Future-ready children; strategies to avoid falling into the "AI Obesity" trap; and blueprints for leveraging AI to turn your company into an unstoppable force of innovation.

The dynamic changes detailed in this book unveil how godlike machines with the capability of crossing over species and extradimensional barriers put in place by God will soon be ushered in. As a result, vast numbers of believers could be paralyzed by the staggering supernatural implications. But is there a way for citizens to be prepared for what is coming?

We are living through a revolution in machine learning-powered AI that shows no signs of slowing down. This technology is based on relatively simple mathematical ideas, some of which go back centuries, including linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century mathematics. It took the birth and advancement of computer science and the kindling of 1990s computer chips designed for video games to ignite the explosion of AI that we see today. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental math behind machine learning.

What happens when artificial intelligence saturates political life and depletes the planet? How is AI shaping our understanding of ourselves and our societies? Drawing on more than a decade of research, award-winning scholar Kate Crawford reveals how AI is a technology of extraction: from the minerals drawn from the earth, to the labor pulled from low-wage information workers, to the data taken from every action and expression. This book reveals how this planetary network is fueling a shift toward undemocratic governance and increased inequity.

What if Your Next Chapter isn’t about Slowing Down—But Leveling Up? If you’re over 50 and asking what’s next… If you want more clarity, direction, and momentum… And if you're open to a breakthrough that doesn’t require hustle, hype, or starting over—this book is for you. Next Level YOU introduces a quiet but profound shift in how we think about growth, reinvention, and purpose in the second half of life. It’s not another self-help system. It’s not a guru-driven process. And it’s not a quick fix. It’s a smarter, more grounded approach to clarity—powered by a tool ...

This book underscores the importance of recognizing AI as a powerful tool under human direction, not an autonomous entity with consciousness or emotions. It examines artificial intelligence's opportunities, limitations, and risks while giving a reality check to the hyperbole and fears. The first and most crucial principle in understanding AI is recognizing its inherent nature as a tool, a creation of human ingenuity designed to augment, rather than replace, human intelligence. AI systems, at their core, are complex algorithms capable of processing and learning from data at a scale and speed...

Chatbots such as the infamous ChatGPT, robotic warehouses, computerized call centres and patient diagnosis. These are just a few of the areas where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are being used to boost revenues, cut costs, save lives and improve customer experiences. As a result, organizations that understand these tools and know how to use them are benefiting at the expense of their rivals. This book cuts through the hype and technical jargon that one often finds when talking about AI and Machine Learning. It delivers a short, concise and non-technical guide for ...