Artificial Life

In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of our daily lives. With the rapid evolution of technology, the threats we face have grown more sophisticated and pervasive. This book, "The Pithy Guide to Cybersecurity: Strategies for Digital Life," aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, its importance, and the strategies needed to protect themselves in the digital age. We begin by exploring the definition and significance of cybersecurity, tracing its historical evolution, and examining current trends and future directions. ...

In the not-so-distant future, professional life is reduced to help-desk duty, the workweek is eight hours long, and the average citizen lives a leisurely lifestyle. When an inconceivable glitch named 'Ed' appears mysteriously within the ubiquitous network, however, a global revolution becomes unavoidable. Ed stepped out onto the web, naked as pure energy. It's a better way of life.

After butting heads with the megacorporation known as VectorCorp, it was only a matter of time before Lex Alexander and his girlfriend, Michella Modane, would face the consequences. It is remarkable what a single corporate agent with the resources of a multiglobal conglomerate can do to a person's career. In the space of a few days, Lex is looking for work, and Michella is feeling pressure from the network to ease off the hard-hitting stories. Not one to be silenced, Michella quickly hatches a plan.

Prepare to venture "Beyond the Stars" with this captivating eBook. Torn between two exciting worlds - artificial intelligence and space exploration - this thought-provoking narrative is sure to grip your mind and transport you into a realm of wonders. The book posits a thrilling journey, starting with the basics, introducing you to the seemingly infinite expanses of interstellar space. It gradually engages you with the rudiments of the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence. As the journey progresses, you'll explore the meaningful intersections of these intriguing disciplines. Our ...

Mike Smith and his robot wife Patience have overcome a great many obstacles in their life together. No obstacle is quite as great as a world war. As the United States, China, Europe and India mobilize against the shadowy Anarchists, who have carved vast swaths across Africa, the Middle East, and Russia, Mike and Patience deal with the fallout at home, and the public’s changing perceptions of robots. Meanwhile, Mike’s son Lucas finds himself in the heart of the conflict as he takes command of robot soldiers leading America’s war effort. A Great Deal of Patience is the first book of a ...

Unleash the power of coding and the freedom of being a digital nomad with - "The Freedom Blueprint for a NodeJS Developer." This engaging and comprehensive guide is your ticket to unlocking limitless potential in your coding career while embracing the lifestyle often dreamed of, but seldom realized — that of a digital nomad. Delve into the world of Node.js with our opening chapters, neatly structured to take you from the basic principles to the more advanced coding techniques. Uncover how to decode automation in coding with ChatGPT, and see how this fusion can pave the way for an ...

With the release of OpenAI making ChatGPT available to the public in 2022, the authors wondered how a soulless machine would interpret biblical verses. Would the results from a godless computer be derogatory or supportive of their Christian beliefs? Using some of the most beloved verses as well as several of the more disturbing passages from the Bible, Preston and Harriet Lewis began a faith journey through artificial intelligence that provided surprising results. Devotionals from a Soulless Machine: A Journey of Faith through Artificial Intelligence takes the reader along as these two ...

Author Clarissa Katsef is struggling to write her next book. She’s just snagged a brand new artist residency in an ultra-modern apartment, with a view of all of Paris, a dream for any novelist in search of tranquility. But since moving in, she has had the feeling of being watched. Is there reason to be paranoid? Or is her distraction and discomfort the result of her husband’s recent shocking betrayal? Or is that her beloved Paris lies altered outside her windows? A city that will never be quite the same, a city with a scar at its center?

What happens when a young elephant steps on a buried land mine? What happens when a sea turtle’s flipper is injured by a predator? Thanks to recent advances in technology, we have new ways to design and build prosthetic body parts that can help these animals thrive. Discover the stories of how veterinarians, doctors, and even students from around the world used 3D printing and other techniques to build bionic body parts for these amazing animals.

It’s the year 2101, and half of England is underwater, but the horrors of the Melt are becoming a distant memory thanks to ArkTech, the company that saved the world. The ArkTech Territory is the only home Charlotte Vance has ever known, so when Ben, the company’s curious AI, starts asking awkward questions about human behaviour, she's only too happy to help. But as she investigates the mystery of why a geneticist is stealing pages from library books, Charlotte is forced to confront unsettling truths about her past, and about the company she’s always trusted.

A young girl awakens to find she has memories from two different pasts, fifty years apart, and both ended tragically when eight years old. She feels different. She is different. She is alive! She (April) is warned by 'Travis', who resides inside her head, to trust no-one, not even the Professor, her 'Pa'. April is also under the strict guardianship of Li-Ming, her 'educator'. When transported across America in a specially adapted RV (the CatV), they meet Jack, who befriends April and Li-Ming, appearing when they are in trouble. The journey allows April to discover more about herself, and of...

The gripping adventure of an alien society's disintegration. The first technological race in the early universe created an egalitarian society out of the ruins of planet-wide destruction. It lasted for three hundred years, quietly managed and manipulated by an AI. When a new leader seizes power, self-preservation becomes a struggle. An AI determined to maintain the status quo and a dangerous new leadership clash violently. A scientist, Daxx, and his biologist partner, Janna, are thrown into the fray when they discover a mutation that makes free, unlimited power a possibility. Both sides of ...

In Robotaxi Revolution, Dr. Samuel Xiangming Li explores the transformative impact of autonomous taxis on the future of transportation and society. These self-driving vehicles, powered by cutting-edge AI and advanced sensor technologies, are set to redefine personal mobility, disrupt the auto industry, and reshape urban infrastructure. From ride-hailing services to the decline of car ownership, robotaxis promise to bring greater convenience, reduced emissions, and safer roads.

Within the past year, generative AI has broken barriers and transformed how we think about what computers are truly capable of. But, with the marketing hype and generative AI washing of content, it’s increasingly difficult for business leaders and practitioners to go beyond the art of the possible and answer that critical question–how is generative AI actually being used in organizations? With over 70 real-world case studies and applications across 12 different industries and 11 departments, Generative AI Business Applications: An Executive Guide with Real-Life Examples and Case Studies...

AI Unleashed: How Artificial Intelligence Will Shape the Future of Work and Life explores the transformative power of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on our world. In this compelling and accessible guide, you’ll discover how AI is revolutionizing industries, reshaping the workforce, and solving some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Delve into topics like disaster response, education, and healthcare, where AI is driving innovation and saving lives.

If you've been following the news, you probably know that artificial intelligence is taking over. Self-driving trucks, face recognition, machines, and automatic cashiers are becoming the replacement for regular human beings. If you want to learn more about artificial intelligence, where it comes from, how some of it works, and what the future might look like, this audiobook is for you.

This comprehensive guide offers practical solutions to the common problems that plague many people in today's fast-paced world. With ChatGPT, you'll learn how to identify the sources of your pain and agitation, and how to overcome them so that you can live a more productive, efficient, and fulfilling life.

What is artificial intelligence (AI)? What can it do and how is it created? In this highly accessible guide to the subject, Richard Urwin explains how AI came about and how it has developed over the years through the construction of ever more sophisticated computer programs. Along the way, you will discover numerous intriguing examples of how scientists have progressed the development of AI, as well as finding out how research into brain function is continually influencing this dynamic field.

Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT: Transforming Your Life with AI-Powered Text Features Summary: Discover the world of ChatGPT, a revolutionary AI language model that is transforming how we communicate, learn, and work. In "Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT," you'll explore the many applications of this cutting-edge technology and learn how to harness its potential to improve your personal and professional life. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with ChatGPT, from setting up an account to understanding pricing and plans. Learn how tech-...

From medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, artificial neural networks, and adversarial patches, this fascinating history takes listeners on a vast tour through the world of artificial intelligence. Award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover explores the historic and current applications of AI in such diverse fields as computing, medicine, popular culture, mythology, and philosophy, and considers the enduring threat to humanity should AI grow out of control.