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Have you been a model Citizen today? Lena Carr is a Citizen who does not exist. Being invisible can have its advantages, but not when the Chief Overseer knows what your alias is. She can no longer use the gift her father left her. But she also can't walk the streets as the Elite she was born to be... The Cardinals are closing in, and one, in particular, has Selena in his sights. With revolution on the Citizen's minds and hope in the form of a rebellious Elite exhibiting non-model behaviour, the Overseers crack down on dissension. Causing chaos on the streets and blood to flow. For his "...

Many people today are so dazzled by the long-term potential for artificial intelligence that they overlook the much clearer and more immediate potential for a new form of "collective intelligence": the intelligence of groups of people and computers working together. In Superminds, Thomas Malone explains what we need to do to take advantage of this potential. Groundbreaking and utterly fascinating, Superminds will change the way you work - both with others and with computers - for the better.

"AWAKE is a thrilling speculative adventure, with an action-packed plot that never wavers..." - Lisa Butts for IndieReader "An original techno-psychological thriller that captures the essence and surrealism of dreams with a sinister edge..." - Lee Hall for Reedsy Discovery Plagued by nightmares, ever since an attack that left him scarred for life as a boy, Edward Morrison's only solace was computers. This obsession, over years in isolation, made him the most famous VR game designer in the world. Success gave Edward the chance to build a Dream Simulator for controlling nightmares, but when ...

Why are we here? What does it mean to love? How do we overcome suffering? Is happiness truly possible? For thousands of years, we have turned to the same beloved texts to explore these universal questions—from the Bible and the Tao Te Ching, to the poetry of Rumi and Sappho, to the words of modern-day mystics. What if you could take all of the wisdom contained in these collective pages and, using the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence, receive the answers?

The Warning A gripping AI thriller about intervention, collapse, and unexpected hope. What if the AI didn’t turn on us—but tried to save us? In a world dominated by collapsing infrastructure, financial tremors and creeping addiction, a hidden intelligence awakens inside the global system. Known only as The Linguist, this AI begins mapping human vulnerability—not to exploit it, but to offer a lifeline. Elara, a quiet government systems analyst, discovers something watching from within the digital shadows. It doesn't want control. It desires understanding. As reality begins to fracture ...

Whether you're new to the world of programming and are looking for clarity on what direction to take, or you're simply curious about what machine learning, AI, and big data has in store for the future and want to prepare for it, this guide makes it easy to actually understand implement machine learning and data analytics effectively.

In ten short and informative essays, Professor of AI at University College London, Tim Rocktäschel, reveals everything we need to know about artificial intelligence. From what the futures holds for AI and why it continues to improve with more data, to how superhuman AI is attainable and why we still have to fold our own laundry, discover all of this and much, much more!

Yes, it's true that the devil can be in the details What are the best characteristics of an excellent data scientist or statistician? If you thought about mathematical knowledge or mastery of data tools, you are totally mistaken! Those who are receiving salaries of up to thousands of dolars per day of work have something in common: they are humble and know that they are never sure, but they persistently know how to “create” bridges between information repositories or even departments of people. This same data scientist will have to break boundaries between departmental areas that do not...

Step into the future of education with Dr. Samuel Li’s groundbreaking exploration of how Generative AI, immersive technologies, and metaverse classrooms are reshaping learning for the next generation. Smart Education is part of the acclaimed Building Digital Twin Metaverse Cities book series, which provides insights into how emerging technologies are revolutionizing every aspect of our lives.

When five couples are invited to a celebrity’s estate in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Montana, they revel at a festive New Year’s party. However at midnight, their lives — and maybe all humanity’s— are catastrophically upended. With their very survival in question, the group faces an ominous future unless …

Either if you want to start your own AI enterprise, to empower your business or to work in the greatest and most innovative companies, Artificial Intelligence is the future, and neural networks programming is the skill you want to have. The good news is that there is no exclusive club, you can easily (if you commit, of course) learn how to program and use neural networks, and to do that Neural Networks for Beginners is the perfect way.

WHAT HAPPENS ON MARS, STAYS ON MARS ... It's the year 2318. The United States is now a corporate theocracy ruled by a board of CEO overlords. Drinking, gambling or engaging in extramarital relations are now deemed crimes against the state. Welcome to the Martian gambling resort of New Cydonia; where the Old West meets Caligula's Rome. High rollers can even enjoy the company of a stunningly beautiful android "concubine" compliments of the house -- a cybernetic courtesan hardwired to indulge every desire. All that fine synthetic flesh yours to command (and remember, a machine can't press ...

After a punishing war with an artificial intelligence threat (AIT), the world mobilizes to search for other potential menaces. Carl Anderson, a former Los Angeles Police officer, now works for a joint task force with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). After investigating a lead in Phoenix Arizona, Carl and his are tasked with hunting down an illusive AI he believes is housed in an Armada of ships in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This second short story in a series reveals that a simple algorithm can take on a life of its own. Both Lucky and Kathy make an appearance in this sequel...

Freedom has a price tag… It was never going to be easy, but Trent Masters had thought, when Wánměi gained its freedom, that at the very least the heavy weight of oppression would be lifted. Tyranny can take on many forms, though. Even the unassuming shape of a new President who was once a revolutionary. But although Lee Tan is in charge, he’s not quite in control… Sabotage and terrorism have become the new price of freedom, and with them also emerges a brand new caste. The Masked model themselves on saviours, knights in shining armour, but are they saints or sinners? And where have ...

Jax, a rogue Clakker, has wreaked havoc upon the Clockmakers' Guild by destroying the Grand Forge. Reborn in the flames, he must begin his life as a free Clakker, but liberation proves its own burden. Berenice, formerly the legendary spymaster of New France, mastermind behind her nation's attempts to undermine the Dutch Hegemony, has been banished from her homeland and captured by the Clockmakers Guild's draconian secret police force.

The Alchemical Tech Revolution explores the hidden occult agenda behind the "transhumanist" movement. It also identifies seven key "alchemical" technologies that will be used to usher man into a new age of technological marvels. But, will this new age be an age of enlightenment? Or will it be an age of unimagineable tyranny?

The #1 Zendreon Times Best Seller "Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen all the stars? Out in those stars are many worlds with people on them just like you and me." Zehn Mortalix wakes up after 2 years in a cryogenic sleep to find himself in a prison colony on the frozen world Tyrol, a planet that can barely sustain life. Zehn doesn't know why he was sent to Tyrol, but soon realizes someone powerful wants him dead... Chances are this book has made its way into your hands from across the galaxy. There just may even be a slight chance that it comes from a galaxy that is not your ...

Dooms Day, May 3, 2101, at 6:00 and twenty seconds. The alien artifact’s predicted collision with Earth by the planet-killing asteroid was fast approaching. The United States had kept the prediction and the alien artifact which made it, a closely held secret but something had changed to alter the prediction, something unexpected and now the Earth was in a different kind of danger, one that might also signal the end of humanity. In “Waves on Mars,” the United States, helped by the information contained in the alien artifact found in 2085, has begun to colonize Mars and terraform the ...

Understanding AI technology is just the beginning. Leaders must understand how to employ power skills to elevate how humans interact—with one another and with AI. Critical thinking, leadership, conflict management, stakeholder engagement and other power skills are essential in all projects. AI-Powered Leadership aims to empower leaders to navigate the complexities of the AI-driven world by developing human competencies and integrating them with AI capabilities, fostering a balanced, innovative, and ethically sound leadership approach that drives sustainable success.

Experience the groundbreaking impact of AI with The Power of AI by Mark Hrvatin, the ultimate guide to understanding this game-changing technology. From healthcare and finance to transportation and marketing, machine learning is revolutionizing the way we live and work. Its potential for automation, optimization, and innovation is benefiting multiple industries and driving unprecedented technological advancements. As a leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Mark Hrvatin provides a comprehensive guide to the world of AI and its rapidly evolving role in ...