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Understanding Artificial Intelligence
There's a lot of information out there on artificial intelligence (AI). Here are some resources to help you wrap your mind around this complicated topic.
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Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans
2020 by Mitchell, MelanieGet this itemComputer scientist Mitchell writes a clear-headed guide to AI, showing how it is not the answer to all our prayers nor is it Skynet, ready to take over the world. A perfect book for those who want to read beyond the hype and doom and have an introduction to this technology.
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What Is ChatGPT Doing ... and Why Does It Work?
2023 by Wolfram, StephenGet this itemEntrepreneur and scientist Wolfram makes ChatGPT’s underlying concepts understandable in this short guide to this emerging technology.
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Simply Artificial Intelligence
2023Get this itemPart of the DK Simply series, this book combines graphics and easy to understand language. Great for curious readers who are short on time, this introduction explains more than 120 concepts, applications, and theories related to AI.
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Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines
2023 by Buolamwini, JoyGet this itemWhile AI has the potential to change our lives and make them easier, it is programmed by humans, so it includes all the biases humans have. Using her expertise as a computer scientist and her own life experience, the author makes the case for "algorithmic justice" and for all of us to have a say in how AI and algorithms shape our lives.
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The ChatGPT Revolution: How to Simplify Your Work and Life Admin with AI
2023 by McGeorge, DonnaGet this itemProductivity expert McGeorge shows how ChatGPT can streamline tasks in your life. If you ever wanted to try ChatGPT and weren't sure where to start, this is a good introduction to using it.
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The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI
2023 by Li, Fei FeiGet this itemLi is the creator of ImageNet, a visual database that is used in training AI. Part memoir and part insider look at how tech companies think (or don't think) about the ethics of AI, this is an insightful book about the humans behind AI and technology changes.
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Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion against Big Tech
2023 by Merchant, BrianGet this itemFocusing on the original Luddites and their battle against the printing press, Merchant offers a unique take on our current tech revolution and why we should question big tech and the promises made.
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The Digital Mindset: What It Really Takes to Thrive in the Age of Data, Algorithms, and AI
2022 by Leonardi, Paul M.Get this itemWritten for those in the business world but applicable to all in leadership positions, Leonardi argues that, rather than try to master each new technology that comes on the scene, leaders should develop a digital mindset. This digital mindset will help them know what questions to ask and how to tackle each new snazzy piece of technology.
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Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
2023 by Scharre, PaulGet this itemThe intersection of national security and technology is covered in this book. The author warns of the damage authoritarian societies can do with AI and advanced technology. He argues that those countries that invest in their scientists, universities, and thought leaders will find themselves prepared for how wars will be fought in the future.
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The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-First Century's Greatest Dilemma
2023 by Suleyman, MustafaGet this itemSuleyman is the one of the founders of two different AI companies. Because of this personal experience, Suleyman is aware of the flaws and dangers of AI. Here he outlines 10 steps for ensuring that AI does not outgrow its human makers.
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I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique
2023 by Chamorro-Premuzic, TomasGet this itemChamorro, a psychology professor, ponders how we can keep our humanity in a world where AI and technology undercut human interactions. He argues that bots, search engines, and social media are designed to pull us further apart from fellow humans and keep us on the internet. Luckily, he also gives readers options for how to engage offline.
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The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values
2020 by Christian, BrianGet this itemOne of the benefits of AI is that machines can gather data and analyze it much faster than humans. The problems arise when human judgment is removed from the ultimate data analysis. Christian shows the pitfalls of turning over human decision-making to AI and how ethics and technological advancements have to go hand in hand.
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