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The promise of artificial intelligence is automated decision-making at scale, but that means AI also automates risk at scale. In Ethical Machines, Reid Blackman gives you all you need to understand AI ethics as a risk management challenge. He'll help you build, procure, and deploy AI in a way that's not only ethical but also safe in terms of your organization's reputation, regulatory compliance, and legal standing—and do it at scale. And don't worry—the book's purpose is to get work done, not to ponder deep and existential questions about ethics and technology.

The word "glitch" implies an incidental error, as easy to patch up as it is to identify. But what if racism, sexism, and ableism aren't just bugs in mostly functional machinery—what if they're coded into the system itself? Meredith Broussard demonstrates in More Than a Glitch how neutrality in tech is a myth and why algorithms need to be held accountable. Broussard, a data scientist and one of the few Black female researchers in artificial intelligence, masterfully synthesizes concepts from computer science and sociology.

This portable Dummies Essentials book focuses on the key topics you need to know about the popular Python language. Great for supplementing a course, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job.

In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O'Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing—and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O'Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations.

AI is a tool that can innovate and accelerate your business...if you know how to use it. Follow best-selling author and AI Whisperer Severin Sorensen as he equips you with the tools to leverage AI platforms like ChatGPT for business applications, especially for non-technical listeners. This updated 2nd EDITION explores over 50 business use cases and 1,000+ practical chat prompts and instructions to achieve specific business objectives.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to data science and automation—it’s now a powerful ally in the creative process. AI in Creative Workflows explores how cutting-edge AI tools are reshaping the way artists, designers, writers, and content creators conceptualize, produce, and refine their work.

Generative AI is rewriting the rulebook with its seemingly endless capabilities, from crafting intricate industrial designs, writing computer code, and producing mesmerizing synthetic voices to composing enchanting music and innovating genetic breakthroughs. In Generative AI in Practice, renowned futurist Bernard Marr offers listeners a deep dive into the captivating universe of GenAI. This comprehensive guide introduces you to the basics of this groundbreaking technology and outlines the profound impact that GenAI will have on business and society.

For a physicist, all the world is information. The universe and its workings are the ebb and flow of information. We are all transient patterns of information, passing on the recipe for our basic forms to future generations using a four-letter digital code called DNA. In this engaging and mind-stretching account, Vlatko Vedral considers some of the deepest questions about the universe and considers the implications of interpreting it in terms of information.

Doomsday prophets of technology predict that robots will take over the world, leaving humans behind in the dust. Tech industry boosters think replacing people with software might make the world a better place—while tech industry critics warn darkly about surveillance capitalism. Despite their differing views of the future, they all agree: machines will soon do everything better than humans. How to Stay Smart in a Smart World shows why that's not true, and tells us how we can stay in charge in a world populated by algorithms.

Terrence Sejnowski offers a nuanced exploration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and what their future holds. How should we go about understanding LLMs? Do these language models truly understand what they are saying? Or is it possible that what appears to be intelligence in LLMs may be a mirror that merely reflects the intelligence of the interviewer? In this book, Sejnowski, a pioneer in computational approaches to understanding brain function, answers all our urgent questions about this astonishing new technology.

In ChatGPT and AI Tools for Real-World Results, we demystify AI and give you practical, hands-on guidance on how to leverage ChatGPT, Midjourney, and no-code AI apps to create content, automate your workflows, and finally get your time back.

What is new about how teenagers communicate through services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Do social media affect the quality of teens' lives? In this eye-opening book, youth culture and technology expert Danah Boyd uncovers some of the major myths regarding teens' use of social media. She explores tropes about identity, privacy, safety, danger, and bullying. Ultimately, Boyd argues that society fails young people when paternalism and protectionism hinder teenagers' ability to become informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens through their online interactions.

This book is designed to reveal secret techniques and equip you with real-world, immediate applications for various coding and development challenges. Each scenario unveils a unique situation, offers a specific prompt, and explores the robust and insightful response from ChatGPT. But the book hides more—it delves deep into instructive commentary, unveiling hidden insights on each scenario, providing a deeper understanding and larger context.

The Real-World Blueprint to Critical Thinking, Logic & Decision Making is the guide you need. Backed by cognitive science and grounded in real-life examples, this hands-on workbook helps you outthink bias, avoid manipulation, and make better choices in every area of life.

In an era of rapid technological disruption, The AI Leverage is a transformative guide for navigating change with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Blending personal storytelling with practical strategies like the revolutionary 360 Character Rule, this book empowers listeners to uncover their purpose, build lasting resilience, and pursue meaningful success. Whether you're a leader, creative, entrepreneur, or professional in transition, this book provides the tools to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Don’t just survive the future, leverage it. Your transformation starts here.

Learn ChatGPT: The AI Solutions Method Book is for anyone who wishes to ride the wave of AI transformation, but struggles with navigating its complexities. From students to business owners, professionals and everyday individuals, the AI solutions presented in this book have the potential to transform every facet of your life.

This isn’t just another book about tips and tricks. It’s your step-by-step guide to thriving in the fast-paced world of social media—powered by smart strategy, human creativity, and AI that actually helps instead of overwhelming you. Perfect for creators, entrepreneurs, influencers, digital marketers, and everyday social media users who want to grow with intention, this book walks you through what it really takes to succeed online—with purpose, clarity, and sustainable consistency.

With security scares like the Heartbleed bug (which compromised even supposedly safe internet behemoths like Google and Yahoo!) becoming more commonplace, this book is a must-listen for anybody who values their privacy in a wired world.

Are you an entrepreneur or business leader, feeling overwhelmed by AI assistants, chatbots, machine learning, Agentic AI and the surge of Large Language Models, but don’t know how to make them work for your business? What if you could have repetitive and time-consuming tasks managed by Artificial Intelligence—freeing you, your team and your business to focus on innovation, strategic thinking, and next-level customer experiences? Whether you’re a total beginner or already know some AI basics but haven’t explored AI agents deeply, this book will guide you.

Master Practical AI and Unleash the Power of ChatGPT in Just 7 Days, Even If You're an Absolute Beginner! Are you overwhelmed by Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing? Do you want to leverage ChatGPT but don’t know where to start? You're not alone. Many beginners feel alienated by jargon and technicalities. But what if mastering ChatGPT could be simple, rewarding, and achievable in just 7 days? This beginner-friendly guide is your ticket to overcoming ChatGPT fears and unlocking its full potential.