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Von der Gründung der USA bis weit ins 20. Jahrhundert hinein arbeiteten die brillantesten Ingenieure und der demokratische Staat zusammen, um Technologien zu entwickeln, die die Welt verändern sollten. Diese Partnerschaft sicherte dem Westen eine beherrschende Stellung in der geopolitischen Ordnung. Doch diese Beziehung ist inzwischen erodiert. Statt die größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit zu bewältigen, konzentriert sich das Silicon Valley auf den kapitalistischen Verbrauchermarkt.

A guide to the world’s most delightful, useful, and useless information (and how it came to exist)—a hilarious and insightful book for fans of Randall Munroe’s WHAT IF?, from the creator of @depthsofwikipedia Wikipedia is a splendidly extensive record of everything that matters, and also...

“Innovating Tomorrow” explores the dynamic role of technology in shaping the future of business and society. This book offers listeners a clear roadmap for understanding and leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. Through insightful analysis and real-world examples, the author demonstrates how innovation driven by technology can unlock new opportunities and solve complex challenges. Listeners will learn practical strategies to integrate cutting-edge tools into their personal and professional lives.

An eye-opening examination into a chilling paradox: our hunger for security—from border walls to video doorbells—is making us less safe and weakening democracies worldwide, for readers of Naomi Klein and Shoshana Zuboff How much are you willing to give up to feel safe? Ruben Andersson...

Unlock the future of customer service with AI. Building a Smart Customer Service System with AI: From Chatbots to Personalized Support is a comprehensive guide that shows businesses how to leverage artificial intelligence to transform their customer support operations.

Dieses Buch nimmt dich an die Hand und zeigt, wie du den Wahnsinn bändigst – ohne Technologie zu verteufeln. Es packt die Probleme an der Wurzel: Warum dich ständiges Hin-und-Her auslaugt, wie du mit einfachen Schritten aus dem Hamsterrad ausbrichst und was die kommenden Innovationen für deinen Alltag bedeuten. Ohne komplizierte Theorien oder leere Versprechen – hier bekommst du klare, sofort umsetzbare Strategien, die 2025 den Unterschied machen.

This book will make you chuckle, gasp, and maybe even double-check your phone settings. From bizarre inventions to behind-the-scenes (or screens!) trivia, you’ll uncover things you didn’t even know were a thing about the tiny tech that rules your life.

Are you concerned about how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world? Worried about protecting yourself and your family in an increasingly AI-driven society? Looking to understand the real implications of AI beyond the Hollywood hype? In this groundbreaking book, cybersecurity expert and PhD researcher John Bambenek reveals the subtle yet profound ways AI is transforming our lives—from job applications and creative expression to privacy and personal security.

In AI in the Therapist Chair, we explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming mental health care, offering both new opportunities and significant challenges. You might be wondering: Can AI replicate the empathetic connection of a human therapist? While AI can provide valuable support and accessibility, it can't replace the human touch with those emotional cues and understanding gained from experience. However, with the right human guidance, AI can drive remarkable advancements in mental health care.

AI and other high-tech tools embed and reinforce America’s history of prejudice and exclusion — even when they are used with the best intentions. Patrick K. Lin’s Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System takes a deep and thorough look into the use of technology in the criminal justice system, and investigates the instances of coded bias present at every level.

We often think of AI in terms of futuristic robots with glowing eyes or walking, talking machines that look and act like humans. That’s the image many movies and books give us, and while that vision is fascinating, it’s only a tiny slice of what AI actually is. In real life, AI is less about building androids and more about designing systems that can learn, reason, and adapt—traits we usually associate with human intelligence. It’s about creating software and machines that can recognize patterns, make decisions, and even improve themselves over time through experience.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it is here, reshaping how we live, work, and most importantly, how we heal. AI in Healthcare unveils the revolutionary changes underway as artificial intelligence transforms medicine from the ground up. From early diagnosis to remote monitoring, robotic surgery to mental health chatbots, AI is not just a tool—it’s the new pulse of twenty-first-century medicine.

In time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color...

Uncover the hidden truths about education, brain mapping, and human potential. Encoded Illusion reveals the unspoken knowledge and secrets suppressed out of fear and ignorance. Drawing from decades of research, this book explores the intersection of technology, consciousness, and the human experience. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew.

Let Them & Our Selves Unite is your essential guide. This book offers a visionary yet practical roadmap to transform your families, organizations, and communities into vibrant, resilient social ecosystems. Grounded in emotional intelligence, cultural fluency, and ethical innovation, it provides actionable strategies for today's complex dynamics.

Beyond the Algorithm: The Future of Artificial Intelligence is a compelling exploration of AI’s transformative potential and the choices that will shape its impact on humanity. Spanning the near future of the 2030s to the distant horizons of 2100, this accessible yet profound book blends vivid storytelling, rigorous analysis, and visionary optimism to guide listeners through AI’s promise and peril. Written for curious minds—from students to policymakers—it demystifies AI’s trajectory while empowering listeners to influence its course.

In this witty and conversational dive into the world of AI and autonomous driving, you'll embark on a journey that's part tech manual, part science fiction and entirely fascinating. From the magic of neural networks to the thrilling idea of a car that practically drives itself, this book unpacks the science of self-driving cars, large language models, and artificial intelligence in a way that's refreshingly human.

Eine revolutionäre Erfindung – und ihre Zukunft. Tim Berners-Lee ist der womöglich einflussreichste Erfinder der modernen Welt. Geboren im selben Jahr wie Bill Gates und Steve Jobs, teilte er seine Erfindung, das World Wide Web, ohne sie kommerziell zu verwerten. Auch deshalb konnte sich diese Technologie so schnell über den gesamten Globus verbreiten. Mit ihr wurde die Menschheit zur ersten digitalen Spezies: Hier, im Web, vernetzen wir uns, hier leben, arbeiten, streiten und träumen wir.

Children of the Screen is your urgent call to action, offering a profound look into the "attention recession" reshaping childhood in the digital age. Catherine J. Westbrook, drawing on both academic knowledge and lived experience, reveals how omnipresent screens are impacting developing brains, hijacking dopamine pathways, and eroding crucial skills like patience, creativity, and deep thought. This isn't just about screen time; it's about understanding how technology, intentionally designed to capture and hold attention, is rewiring our children's minds.

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.