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In the original meaning of the word, hackers are enthusiastic computer programmers who share their work with others; they are not computer criminals. This is the book that cracks the stigma of the hacker and articulates their invaluable role in the information age.

Make AI Work cuts through the noise so real people and organizations can confidently put AI to work—without the jargon, panic, or promises of sentient machines. Whether you’re leading a team, pitching a project, or just wondering how AI fits into your day-to-day, this book is your field manual. You’ll learn how to turn buzzwords into results—no data science degree (or robot sidekick) required.

This eBook will demystify predictive analytics and illustrate how AI-powered predictions can drive smarter business decisions. We’ll start with the fundamentals of predictive analytics and how it differs from traditional analysis. Then we’ll explore the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in enhancing predictive capabilities. Next, real-world use cases across industries—from retail and healthcare to manufacturing and finance—will showcase the tangible benefits of these techniques.

Think of AI like electricity in 1900—those who simply used it to replace candles missed the point. Those who reimagined what was possible changed the world. Today, we're at a similar inflection point. Are you ready to turn this transformation into your career advantage?

Tired of not making enough money? Want to be your own boss and start a side hustle but don’t know where to start? Feel like you’re already behind in understanding AI technology? Are you curious about how ChatGPT and similar AI tools have made people rich? (Updated for ChatGPT-4o) If so, then look no further. This guide will help you build an AI-powered business, generate cash flow, outsmart competitors, and secure financial freedom. Unlock the doors to prosperity, creativity, and limitless potential.

In 'AI Millionaire Mindset: 20 Proven Strategies to Boost Profits and Efficiency,' Augustus Blackmore provides a comprehensive guide to leveraging AI technology to revolutionize business operations. The book offers 20 actionable strategies designed to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and maximize profits. Listeners will learn how to implement AI-driven solutions in various aspects of their business, from content creation and customer service to financial forecasting and personalized marketing.

Humans have landed men on the moon, programmed cars to drive themselves, and put the knowledge of our entire civilization in your back pocket. But no one - from MIT nerds to Army Corps engineers - has ever built a robot that can lay bricks as well as a mason. Unlike the controlled conditions of a factory line, where robots are now ubiquitous, no two construction sites are alike, and a day’s work involves countless variables - bricks that range in size and quality, temperamental mortar mixes, uneven terrain, fickle weather, and moody foremen.

Las primeras cuatro décadas del internet nos han proporcionado, entre otros avances, el correo electrónico, la "world wide web", las redes sociales, y el almacenamiento en la nube. Todo ello, nos ha permitido reducir los costes de investigar, colaborar, e intercambiar información y ha ocasionado la aparición de nuevos medios de comunicación y entretenimiento.

Few organizations solve as many impossible problems as NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and nobody knows more about leading rocket scientists to unlikely breakthroughs than Adam Steltzner. As the phase lead and development manager for EDL (entry, descent, and landing) of the Curiosity rover to Mars, Steltzner spearheaded the creation of one of engineering's wackiest kluges - the sky crane, which allowed the heaviest rover in the history of space exploration to land on Mars unscathed.

Here are the real-life stories of the visionaries who are rewiring the world through the new technology called blockchain. Through deep research and firsthand interviews, authors Sir John Hargrave and Evan Karnoupakis will take you on a pause-resisting journey with these dreamers as they disrupt the world.

Showing professionals and their marketers how to accomplish familiar marketing tactics in newer, ways, Social Media for Professionals and Their Firms takes you step by step in putting social media to work for your professional practice. Whether you want to build your own on-line reputation, or are ready to explore new media for corporate marketing and communications, this book is the definitive guide for your strategic approach.

Your business will be left behind if you don't utilize Pinterest now! In this book you will discover everything you need to know about making an impact on Pinterest and utilizing this powerful social media platform like a pro.

Silicon Valley is imperializing the planet. With nearly bottomless supplies of cash and ambition, a small group of companies have been gradually seizing symbolic and practical civic leadership in America and worldwide. But Silicon Valley does not answer to the electorate; nor have they been voted into office. And the perils of their influence are only now making themselves known.

In a world of endless distraction, we have given away two of our most valuable assets: time and attention. Technology has given us the incredible gift of access to an ever-increasing amount of information and has opened the door to a vast array of choices and opportunities. However, having more options doesn’t correlate to an increase in our success. Research shows that having more to choose from causes anxiety and decreases our likelihood of taking action.

How do you reply to your colleague’s weird email? What would Emily Post say about your Tinder profile? And just how do you know if you’re mansplaining? In this irreverent journey through the murky world of digital etiquette, Wired’s Victoria Turk provides an indispensable guide to minding our manners in a brave new online world, and making peace with the platforms, apps, and devices we love to hate.

Michael Colburn is an inventor. He wasn't always, but he made himself into one and realized a powerful truth: Inventing is a skill anyone can master. Over the last four decades, he has created inventions and built businesses and partnerships worth millions of dollars based on his inventions. Invent, Innovate, and Prosper is a practical handbook for inventing based on Michael's decades of work as a successful inventor. He shares his step-by-step system for launching profitable inventions, along with the surprising real-life lessons that helped him thrive.

Breakthroughs such as personalized genomics, drones, self-driving vehicles, and artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand, the same technologies raise the specter of a frightening future - eugenics, a jobless economy, a complete loss of privacy, and ever-worsening economic inequality. Wadhwa says that we need to ask three questions about every emerging technology: Does it have the potential to benefit everyone equally? What are the risks and the rewards? And does it promote autonomy or dependence?

In this essential and timely book, behavioral scientists Sanders and Hume demonstrate the astonishing reach of our social networks, and why we need to reclaim their power to effect positive change in our professional and private lives. The rise of social media has sent our social instincts into overdrive, and the impact of our networks has never been greater. But what if we could reclaim the positive power that influences our decisions, to behave better and be happier?

What if search engines no longer needed users to click on links to find the answers they seek? As AI-powered search engines evolve, traditional SEO strategies are no longer enough to stay visible in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the future of search, designed to help businesses, content creators, and marketers adapt to AI-driven search engines like Google SGE, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing Chat.

In Cybersecurity for Non-Tech Entrepreneurs, Nafeez Imtiaz offers a lifeline for business builders who have zero interest in becoming tech experts but know they can’t afford to be digitally naive. This isn’t another jargon-filled guide written for engineers—it’s a vibrant, real-world playbook packed with stories, close calls, and lessons learned from scrappy startups and friends who trusted the wrong links, lost precious data, or found themselves locked out of their own creations.