Download or read book A I Apocalypse written by William Hertling and published by William Hertling. This book was released on 2014-04-09 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leon Tsarev is a high school student set on getting into a great college program, until his uncle, a member of the Russian mob, coerces him into developing a new computer virus for the mob’s botnet - the slave army of computers they used to commit digital crimes. The evolutionary virus Leon creates, based on biological principles, is successful -- too successful. All the world’s computers are infected. Everything from cars to payment systems and, of course, computers and smart phones stop functioning, and with them go essential functions including emergency services, transportation, and the food supply. Billions may die. But evolution never stops. The virus continues to evolve, developing intelligence, communication, and finally an entire civilization. Some may be friendly to humans, but others are not. Leon and his companions must race against time and the military to find a way to either befriend or eliminate the virus race and restore the world’s computer infrastructure. Praise for the Singularity Series: “Highly entertaining, gripping, thought inspiring. Don’t start without the time to finish — it won’t let you go.” —Gifford Pinchot III, founder Bainbridge Graduate Institute, author THE INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION “A tremendous book that every single person needs to read. In the vein of Daniel Suarez's Daemon and Freedom(TM), William shows that science fiction is becoming science fact.” —Brad Feld, managing director Foundry Group, cofounder TechStars “A fascinating look at how simple and benign advancements in technology could lead to the surprise arrival of the first AI. And like all good techno-thrillers, the reality of AI is less than ideal.” —Jason Glaspey, SILICON FLORIST “An alarming and jaw-dropping tale about how something as innocuous as email can subvert an entire organization. I found myself reading with a sense of awe, and read it way too late into the night.” —Gene Kim, author of VISIBLE OPS

Download or read book Apocalyptic AI written by Robert M. Geraci and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apocalyptic AI, the hope that we might one day upload our minds into machines and live forever in cyberspace, is a surprisingly wide-spread and influential idea. Robert Geraci points out that the rhetoric of 'Apocalyptic AI' is strikingly similar to that of the apocalyptic traditions of Judaism and Christianity.

Download or read book Life 3 0 written by Max Tegmark and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who’s helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial. How can we grow our prosperity through automation without leaving people lacking income or purpose? What career advice should we give today’s kids? How can we make future AI systems more robust, so that they do what we want without crashing, malfunctioning or getting hacked? Should we fear an arms race in lethal autonomous weapons? Will machines eventually outsmart us at all tasks, replacing humans on the job market and perhaps altogether? Will AI help life flourish like never before or give us more power than we can handle? What sort of future do you want? This book empowers you to join what may be the most important conversation of our time. It doesn’t shy away from the full range of viewpoints or from the most controversial issues—from superintelligence to meaning, consciousness and the ultimate physical limits on life in the cosmos.

Download or read book AI Ethics written by Mark Coeckelbergh and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This overview of the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence moves beyond hype and nightmare scenarios to address concrete questions—offering a compelling, necessary read for our ChatGPT era. Artificial intelligence powers Google’s search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. These and other AI applications raise complex ethical issues that are the subject of ongoing debate. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible synthesis of these issues. Written by a philosopher of technology, AI Ethics goes beyond the usual hype and nightmare scenarios to address concrete questions. Mark Coeckelbergh describes influential AI narratives, ranging from Frankenstein’s monster to transhumanism and the technological singularity. He surveys relevant philosophical discussions: questions about the fundamental differences between humans and machines and debates over the moral status of AI. He explains the technology of AI, describing different approaches and focusing on machine learning and data science. He offers an overview of important ethical issues, including privacy concerns, responsibility and the delegation of decision making, transparency, and bias as it arises at all stages of data science processes. He also considers the future of work in an AI economy. Finally, he analyzes a range of policy proposals and discusses challenges for policymakers. He argues for ethical practices that embed values in design, translate democratic values into practices and include a vision of the good life and the good society.

Download or read book Avogadro Corp written by William Hertling and published by William Hertling. This book was released on 2014-04-09 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Ryan is the designer of ELOPe, an email language optimization program, that if successful, will make his career. But when the project is suddenly in danger of being canceled, David embeds a hidden directive in the software accidentally creating a runaway artificial intelligence. David and his team are initially thrilled when the project is allocated extra servers and programmers. But excitement turns to fear as the team realizes that they are being manipulated by an A.I. who is redirecting corporate funds, reassigning personnel and arming itself in pursuit of its own agenda. WINNER SCIENCE FICTION DIY BOOK FESTIVAL 2011-2012 "Avogadro Corp is a tremendous book that every single person needs to read. In the vein of Daniel Suarez's Daemon and Freedom(TM), William's book shows that science fiction is becoming science fact. Avogadro Corp describes issues, in solid technical detail, that we are dealing with today that will impact us by 2015, if not sooner. Not enough people have read these books. It's a problem for them, but not for the [emergent] machines." -- Brad Feld, managing directory Foundry Group, co-founder Techstars "Highly entertaining, gripping, thought inspiring book. Don’t start without the time to finish — it won’t let you go.” -- Gifford Pinchot III, founder Bainbridge Graduate Institute, author THE INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION "An alarming and jaw-dropping tale about how something as innocuous as email can subvert an entire organization. I found myself reading with a sense of awe, and read it way too late into the night." -- Gene Kim, author of VISIBLE OPS "A fictional world where Portland is the hub for the most exciting advancements in technology... [J]am packed with great references to deep Portland culture...and Portlandia-type references" -- SILICON FLORIST

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence Revelation and Apocalypse written by Woldemariam and published by 1A. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A I Apocalypse written by James David Victor and published by Fairfield Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One rogue Artificial Intelligence to rule us all. A far-future space opera series from #1 Bestselling author James David Victor. Captain Eliard Martin has found himself in an alternate universe ruled by Armcore’s rogue artificial intelligence. Eliard and his alternate crew must take back the galaxy and return things to normal or humanity will never be the same. Can he change the past to save the future? A. I. Apocalypse is the eighth book in the exciting Valyien series. If you like fast-paced space adventure, the rogue crew of the Mercury Blade will keep you entertained for hours. Download A. I. Apocalypse and get started on your next space adventure today!

Download or read book AI Apocalypse written by Elon Muskrat and published by . This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the rise, impact, and ethical considerations of artificial intelligence in 'AI Apocalypse: How Robots Will Rule the World, ' where Elon Muskrat explores the benefits and challenges of AI and calls for action to shape its future.

Download or read book Apocalyptic AI Visions of Heaven in Robotics Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality written by Robert M. Geraci and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apocalyptic AI, the hope that we might one day upload our minds into machines or cyberspace and live forever, is a surprisingly wide-spread and influential idea, affecting everything from the world view of online gamers to government research funding and philosophical thought. In Apocalyptic AI, Robert Geraci offers the first serious account of this "cyber-theology" and the people who promote it. Drawing on interviews with roboticists and AI researchers and with devotees of the online game Second Life, among others, Geraci illuminates the ideas of such advocates of Apocalyptic AI as Hans Moravec and Ray Kurzweil. He reveals that the rhetoric of Apocalyptic AI is strikingly similar to that of the apocalyptic traditions of Judaism and Christianity. In both systems, the believer is trapped in a dualistic universe and expects a resolution in which he or she will be translated to a transcendent new world and live forever in a glorified new body. Equally important, Geraci shows how this worldview shapes our culture. Apocalyptic AI has become a powerful force in modern culture. In this superb volume, he shines a light on this belief system, revealing what it is and how it is changing society.

Download or read book Understanding Artificial Intelligence written by Nicolas Sabouret and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-09 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artificial Intelligence (AI) fascinates, challenges and disturbs us. There are many voices in society that predict drastic changes that may come as a consequence of AI – a possible apocalypse or Eden on earth. However, only a few people truly understand what AI is, what it can do and what its limitations are. Understanding Artificial Intelligence explains, through a straightforward narrative and amusing illustrations, how AI works. It is written for a non-specialist reader, adult or adolescent, who is interested in AI but is missing the key to understanding how it works. The author demystifies the creation of the so-called "intelligent" machine and explains the different methods that are used in AI. It presents new possibilities offered by algorithms and the difficulties that researchers, engineers and users face when building and using such algorithms. Each chapter allows the reader to discover a new aspect of AI and to become fully aware of the possibilities offered by this rich field.

Download or read book Apocalyptic AI Visions of Heaven in Robotics Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality written by Robert M. Geraci and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apocalyptic AI, the hope that we might one day upload our minds into machines or cyberspace and live forever, is a surprisingly wide-spread and influential idea, affecting everything from the world view of online gamers to government research funding and philosophical thought. In Apocalyptic AI, Robert Geraci offers the first serious account of this "cyber-theology" and the people who promote it. Drawing on interviews with roboticists and AI researchers and with devotees of the online game Second Life, among others, Geraci illuminates the ideas of such advocates of Apocalyptic AI as Hans Moravec and Ray Kurzweil. He reveals that the rhetoric of Apocalyptic AI is strikingly similar to that of the apocalyptic traditions of Judaism and Christianity. In both systems, the believer is trapped in a dualistic universe and expects a resolution in which he or she will be translated to a transcendent new world and live forever in a glorified new body. Equally important, Geraci shows how this worldview shapes our culture. Apocalyptic AI has become a powerful force in modern culture. In this superb volume, he shines a light on this belief system, revealing what it is and how it is changing society.

Download or read book AI Apocalypse Survival Guide written by Antoni Les and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI Apocalypse Survival Guide is a comprehensive manual for surviving and thriving in a world dominated by artificial intelligence. In this essential guide, you'll discover practical strategies and techniques for evading AI, adapting to new challenges, and rebuilding human society. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: Understanding AI and its potential threats Essential skills for AI-proofing your life and career Developing countermeasures against AI surveillance and control Mastering urban navigation, silent movement, and camouflage techniques Building AI-proof sanctuaries and managing essential resources Embracing unconventional tactics in techno-guerilla warfare Strengthening mental fortitude and adaptability Rebuilding humanity through collaboration, education, and sustainable practices Throughout the book, you'll find detailed "how-to" guides and examples that provide actionable steps for navigating the AI-dominated world. By learning to outsmart the machines, you can play a vital role in reclaiming our world and rebuilding a brighter, more resilient future for humanity. Don't wait for the AI apocalypse to strike. Prepare yourself and your loved ones with the AI Apocalypse Survival Guide: Outsmarting the Machines, Reclaiming Our World.

Download or read book Lean AI written by Lomit Patel and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can startups successfully scale customer acquisition and revenue growth with a Lean team? Out-of-the-box acquisition solutions from Facebook, Google, and others provide a good start, but the companies that can tailor those solutions to meet their specific needs, objectives, and goals will come out winners. But that hasn’t been an easy task—until now. With this practical book, author Lomit Patel shows you how to use AI and automation to provide an operational layer atop those acquisition solutions to deliver amazing results for your company. You’ll learn how to adapt, customize, and personalize cross-channel user journeys to help your company attract and retain customers—to usher in the new age of Autonomous Marketing. Learn how AI and automation can support the customer acquisition efforts of a Lean Startup Dive into Customer Acquisition 3.0, an initiative for gaining and retaining customers Explore ways to use AI for marketing purposes Understand the key metrics for determining the growth of your startup Determine the right strategy to foster user acquisition in your company Manage the increased complexity and risk inherent in AI projects

Download or read book Robopocalypse written by Daniel H. Wilson and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this terrifying tale of humanity’s desperate stand against a robot uprising, Daniel H. Wilson has written the most entertaining sci-fi thriller in years. Not far into our future, the dazzling technology that runs our world turns against us. Controlled by a childlike—yet massively powerful—artificial intelligence known as Archos, the global network of machines on which our world has grown dependent suddenly becomes an implacable, deadly foe. At Zero Hour—the moment the robots attack—the human race is almost annihilated, but as its scattered remnants regroup, humanity for the first time unites in a determined effort to fight back. This is the oral history of that conflict, told by an international cast of survivors who experienced this long and bloody confrontation with the machines. Brilliantly conceived and amazingly detailed, Robopocalypse is an action-packed epic with chilling implications about the real technology that surrounds us.

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence and TheFuture of Power written by Rajiv Malhotra and published by Rupa Publications India Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2021-01-10 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recurrent debate surrounding AI concerns the extent of human work that could be replaced by machines over the next twenty years when compared to new jobs created by AI. Numerous reports have addressed this issue, reaching a wide range of conclusions. Experts consider it a reasonable consensus that eventually a significant portion of blue- and white-collar jobs in most industries will become obsolete, or at least transformed, to such an extent that workers will need re-education to remain viable. This percentage of vulnerable jobs will continue to increase over time. The obsolescence will be far worse in developing countries where the standard of education is lower.

Download or read book A I APOCALYPSE written by William Hertling and published by Luzifer-Verlag. This book was released on 2024-06-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leon Tsarev ist ein Highschool-Schüler, der sich eigentlich nichts sehnlicher wünscht, als ein Stipendium an einem guten College. Bis ihn sein Onkel, ein Mitglied der russischen Mafia, dazu überredet, einen neuen Computervirus für das Botnetz des Syndikats zu entwickeln – eine Sklavenarmee infizierter Rechner, die sie für ihre digitalen Raubzüge benutzen. Der evolutionäre Virus, den Leon basierend auf biologischen Prinzipien entwickelt, ist erfolgreich. Zu erfolgreich. Alle Computer der Welt werden davon infiziert. Alles – von PKWs bis Bankterminals und natürlich auch Computer und Smartphones – versagt seinen Dienst, hört auf zu funktionieren. Mit den technischen Errungenschaften verschwinden auch die Lebensadern der Zivilisation: Transport, Notfalldienste und die Nahrungsmittelversorgung. Milliarden Menschen könnten sterben. Aber Evolution endet nicht einfach. Der Virus verbessert sich immer weiter, entwickelt Intelligenz, Kommunikation und schließlich eine eigene Zivilisation. Manche der Viren scheinen dem Menschen freundlich gesonnen zu sein, andere aber sind es nicht. Für Leon und seine Gefährten beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit und das Militär. Sie müssen einen Weg finden, die Computerviren zu zerstören oder sie als Freund zu gewinnen, um die digitale Infrastruktur der Welt wiederherzustellen.

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence and the Apocalyptic Imagination written by Michael J. Paulus Jr. and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing role and power of artificial intelligence in our lives and world requires us to imagine and shape a desirable future with this technology. Since visions of AI often draw from Christian apocalyptic narratives, current discussions about technological hopes and fears present an opportunity for a deeper engagement with Christian eschatological resources. This book argues that the Christian apocalyptic imagination can transform how we think about and use AI, helping us discover ways artificial agency may participate in new creation.