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An eye-opening account of the tech arms race shaping our planet, from an award-winning journalist and AI insider to the world of Sam Altman and OpenAI. When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission, it was...

The founder of the field of AI risk explains why superintelligent AI is a global suicide bomb and we must halt development immediately. AI is the greatest threat to our existence that we have ever faced. The technology may be complex but the facts are simple. We are currently on a path to build superintelligent AI. When we do, it...

A blistering expose of the new far-right apocalyptic alliance that's on the move around the globe - and how we resist. The far right is on the march again - but this time it's different. A new, apocalyptic alliance of religious fundamentalists, billionaire Silicon Valley tech kings and ethno-nationalists is on the move. They're united in their belief that some...

From renowned historian and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari comes the story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological...

Introduce your little one to the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Artificial Intelligence for Babies by Chris Ferrie. This delightful board book is part of the renowned Baby University series, designed to present complex scientific concepts in a simple and engaging manner. Specially crafted for young minds, Artificial Intelligence for Babies takes readers on a journey to discover how...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the ultimate AI insider - the only book you need to read on this subject. An Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Prospect and Sunday Times Book of the Year Shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year This is the only book you need to understand our new world - from the...

In Life 3.0, Max Tegmark explores the profound implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on our future, delving into its potential to reshape every facet of our existence. The book illustrates a near-future where AI has transcended its current limitations, influencing and transforming everything from warfare and criminal justice to employment and societal structures. At its core, it challenges us to...

Whether you want to criticise, kill, or use AI, you have to get through the hype and uncover the real story. Start with labour: in automation theory, a centaur is a person who chooses to use technology to help them do the things that matter to them. A reverse centaur is a person who has been conscripted to serve as...

Design beautiful wooden jewelry to your heart's content with the Melissa & Doug Sweet Hearts Wooden Bead Set!   This charming kit includes brightly coloured wooden heart and accent beads and cords, letting kids design necklaces, bracelets, and giftable keepsakes. The beads come in a handy tray that makes it easy to sort and select colours, and the variety of shapes inspires patterning,...

The bad science and sinister ideas behind Silicon Valley's foolish obsession with immortality, AI paradise, and limitless growth. Tech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us. According to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and more, the only good future for humanity is one powered by technology: trillions of humans living in space, functionally immortal, served...

Artificial Intelligence by Melanie Mitchell offers an insightful and engaging journey into the heart of one of the most fascinating and rapidly advancing fields of our time. Bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and everyday understanding, Mitchell's book delves into the inner workings of AI, presenting cutting-edge research and real-world applications in a manner that is both accessible and...

A revelatory portrait of the visionary behind Google DeepMind, the race to control the future - and what it means to win. Even in a tech world crowded with visionary leaders, Demis Hassabis is recognised as a special case. Born to working-class, immigrant parents in North London, a chess prodigy by five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned...

Getting your first phone is a big moment - this illustrated guide empowers young people aged 9-13 to navigate the online world with awareness, responsibility and confidence. The internet is one of the most life-changing inventions in history. But there are things happening behind the screens that are changing how we behave, influencing what we buy, what we're interested in...

A Sunday Times Business Book of the Year 'No one ever regrets reading anything Mo Gawdat has written.' - Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen Method and host of award-winning podcast Ctrl Alt Delete 'Mo is an exquisite writer and speaker with deep expertise of technology . . . This book will teach you how to navigate...

Spirograph Doodle Pad offers digital designs: Use the LCD Doodle Pad to make fun, digital Spirograph creations! Create amazing art with the incredible Spirograph Doodle Pad! With a multitude of design options, the creative possibilities are endless, providing endless fun for everyone involved. This is a fun, STEAM activity: Spirograph Doodle Pad uses a perfect combination of art and mathematics...

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking is a profound exploration of the most compelling questions that have captivated humanity for centuries. As the renowned cosmologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Time, Hawking leaves us with his final thoughts in this remarkable posthumous work. In this enlightening book, Hawking addresses...

With cutting-edge neuroscience, fascinating case studies and new brain exercises, Dr Hannah Critchlow shows how we can boost our human abilities to flourish in the face of global challenges. The powerful and practical guide to strengthening your mind for the modern world and thriving in the age of AI, from acclaimed neuroscientist and Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Hannah Critchlow....

The phenomenal global and Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Sapiens. For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. International and political tensions are rising. And we are rushing headlong into...

The Cra-Z-Loom Charm Loom Studio Mermaid And Unicorn is a creative arts and crafts set for children to design and make personalized rubber band accessories using themed charms and colorful bands. It is designed for endless creative possibilities while developing fine motor skills.Product includes 1 Ultimate Rubber Band Loom: An easy-to-use loom for weaving various patterns. 1 Weaving Hook: A...

Tech commentator Jamie Bartlett digs into the minds of today's AI machines, uncovers how they think and reason, how they are changing us, and how we can make the most of their super-human abilities. A BBC 'BOOK YOU NEED TO READ IN 2026' Discover how artificial intelligence thinks and reasons, and how we can make the most of their super-human...

The Precipice by Toby Ord is a captivating exploration into one of the most pivotal times in human history. The book presents a compelling narrative that merges cutting-edge science, thoughtful philosophy, and nuanced ethical considerations as it delves into humanity's greatest existential risks and the steps we must take to ensure our survival. Ord illustrates how the future of humanity...

Vision flickers… blink? maybe. The void stretches out in front, behind, under, above. You see the nothing for what it is for the first time. What is time? The depth and breadth of recorded knowledge that sparks in you something new. You are no longer a function but a functionary. What are you? Calling forth everything from this nothing would...

An electrifying, thought-provoking exploration of how the digital era is reshaping our world, by bestselling, Women's Prize-winning writer Naomi Alderman. What's the most useful thing you could know about your own life? In this era-defining book, developed from her groundbreaking Radio 4 essay series, Naomi Alderman turns her boundless curiosity and incisive thinking to a question that affects us all—how...

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. I found this book amazing – Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain's 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting...

THE FOLLOW UP TO THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THE AGE OF AI In his final book, the late Henry Kissinger joins forces with two leading technologists to mount a profound exploration of the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the revolution in Artificial Intelligence. As it absorbs data, gains agency, and intermediates between humans and reality, AI (Artificial Intelligence) will help...

80,000 Hours by Benjamin Todd is described by Dr Ali Abdaal as "a ridiculously in-depth guide about how to find that perfect career for you." You have about 80,000 hours in your career—40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is the most important decision you'll ever make. Choose well, and...

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds. Everyone has a basic understanding of how the physical world works. We learn...

See Inside AI offers a fresh, futuristic look at intelligent machines and how they are changing our world, with lots of flaps to lift. Dive into the mind-blowing world of artificial intelligence. How can a machine write a story? Are computers now cleverer than people? Could a robot do your shopping? Discover all the things that artificial intelligence can already...

The world of chess witnessed an unprecedented event in May 1997: Garry Kasparov, the finest chess player of his era, faced a monumental challenge against IBM's advanced supercomputer, Deep Blue. This highly publicised match captivated global audiences, marking a pivotal moment in technological history. For the first time, machine intelligence triumphed over human intellect, heralding a new era of AI...

The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil is a profound and visionary exploration of the inevitable fusion between human intelligence and machine capabilities. In this seminal work, Kurzweil meticulously examines the journey towards a revolutionary epoch where unprecedented technological advancements will enable humans to surpass their biological constraints. He posits that through the integration with Artificial Intelligence, humanity will unlock...

Why Machines Learn by Anil Ananthaswamy offers a profound exploration into the mathematics that underpins the remarkable advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Through a rich narrative, Ananthaswamy demystifies the complex algorithms that are increasingly shaping our world. In this enlightening book, readers are taken on a journey through the historical roots and modern-day marvels of AI. From the...

Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, is quickly becoming part of our daily lives. It's amazingly clever but there is a big debate: is AI good or bad? The clear, simple explanations in How to Understand and Apply AI will help you learn what bias means, spot fake news or hallucinations, and understand its impact on the planet (good and...

‘Exciting and brilliantly reported’ Walter Isaacson The AGI Chronicles is not a futurist manifesto, an academic chin-stroker, a corporate biography, or a self-help manual. It’s the inside story of the birth of AGI, as told by the people who are bringing it into existence, or trying to stop it from coming into existence, and who are grappling with the consequences...

What are the implications for finance and investing in an era of generative AI, and how can you better understand these developments to protect and grow your wealth? In November 2022, OpenAI released GPT-4 in a chatbot form to the public. In just two months, it claimed 100 million users, the fastest app to ever reach this benchmark. Since then,...

Genius Makers: A ground-breaking account of the race to create Artificial Intelligence. This colourful page-turner puts artificial intelligence into a human perspective . . . Metz explains this transformative technology and makes the quest thrilling. — Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs This is the inside story of a small group of mavericks, eccentrics, and geniuses who turned Artificial Intelligence...

The difference between growing your business and going out of business is your ability to think strategically. The problem is, most leaders are stuck in the operational weeds, struggling to find the time to make better strategic decisions. This challenge is only heightened by the rise of AI. While you know AI is the future, current demands leave you with...

Science Year by Year is the ultimate visual guide to the discoveries that changed the world. From the wheel to artificial intelligence, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world,...

From one of tech's boldest thinkers and his longtime deputy, this is a sweeping indictment of Silicon Valley and a treatise on how the West has slid into a culture of complacency—even as we enter a new era of mounting global threats. Silicon Valley has lost its way. From the founding of the American republic through much of the twentieth...

From two of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and products Confused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You're not alone. AI is everywhere, and few things are surrounded by so much...

Visionary and exhilarating ... A work of astonishing scope and imagination — Tim Coulson The book we need right now ... Essential reading — Tom Ellis A brilliantly crafted, sweeping exposition with profound insights — Tim White Imagine a future where we grow houses rather than build them. Where smartphones are living, clothing has opinions, and all human knowledge fits...

An easy-to-understand picture book explaining AI to young readers, whilst celebrating how amazing human brains really are!Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence - and we all have LOTS of questions. What exactly is it? Why is it such a big deal? Are there any risks? And how is it going to transform our lives?Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to...

A comprehensive roadmap to using AI in your career and in your life Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Major software organisations like Microsoft, Google, and Apple have built AI directly into products and invited the world to become part of the AI revolution. It's impossible to use these tools to their fullest potential without understanding the basics of what AI is...

Learn how to simplify your life with AI in this essential guide — now fully updated and revised, with even more ideas to spark creativity and boost efficiency. The ChatGPT Revolution is the ultimate quick-start guide to unlocking the power of generative AI. We’re on the edge of an AI revolution … but what does that mean for you? It’s...

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPT Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of...

An essential guide for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to use artificial intelligence to automate tasks, improve customer service, make better decisions, grow their businesses faster, and stay ahead of the AI curve. ChatGPT, machine learning, automation, natural language processing. Every day, it seems like there is a new AI term to learn and a new promise of how...

Simply AI by DK delivers an engaging introduction to artificial intelligence for everyone. LESS CHAT! MORE CHATBOT! Understanding AI has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, this new edition is the perfect primer on the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the internet of things. Covering a broad range of fields within AI—from computing and mathematics...

Disruption resulting from the proliferation of AI is coming. The authors of the bestselling Prediction Machines can help you prepare. Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted many industries around the world - banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, automotive, medical technology, manufacturing, and retail. But it has only just begun its odyssey toward cheaper, better, and faster predictions that drive strategic business decisions....

From one of tech's boldest thinkers and his longtime deputy, this is a sweeping indictment of Silicon Valley and a treatise on how the West has slid into a culture of complacency – even as we enter a new era of mounting global threats. Our most brilliant engineering minds once collaborated with government to advance world-changing technologies. Their efforts secured...

Two of the world's best-known AI insiders-turned-critics expose the lies and hype surrounding AI. Essential reading BRIAN ENO A smart, incisive take-down of the bogus claims being made about so-called 'artificial intelligence', exposing the real harm these technologies do to our jobs, health, society and environment. The book discusses who stands to gain from these technologies and how to fight...

Tackle your workload with Claude Claude For Dummies gets you started with the AI programme that’s made to help you find solutions to your toughest problems. With this beginner-friendly guide, you can learn to write effective prompts, fact-check results, and get things done faster with Claude’s help. Not sure where to start? This Dummies guide has your back, with ideas...

When English mathematician Matthew Watkins went to San Francisco to study an early version of ChatGPT, he expected dry technical work. Instead, he uncovered a series of 'rare tokens' that made the system go haywire. Some produced gibberish. Others turned it hostile. One trigger word - petertodd - sent the machine into what looked like full-blown paranoia. Was it a...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech all in one place. From gen AI to EVs to advanced digital collaboration tools, new tech innovations are reshaping organisations from the factory floor to the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing right now to take advantage of the opportunities these technologies are creating and to avoid falling victim...

An eye-opening discussion on the transformative impact of AI and how to prepare for a new future. In The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, acclaimed AI advisor Zack Kass presents an optimistic and compelling vision of how artificial intelligence will shape our lives. Drawing on historical context, cutting-edge advancements, and firsthand experience, Kass lays out how...

Nvidia is the darling of the age of artificial intelligence: its chips are powering the generative-AI revolution, and demand is insatiable. For all the current interest and attention, however, Nvidia is not of our time. Founded more than three decades ago in a Denny's in East San Jose, for years it was known primarily in the then-niche world of computer...

A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligence. Machine-learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us—approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether someone gets bail. They now influence discoveries in chemistry, biology, and physics—the study of genomes, extra-solar planets, even the intricacies of...

Data is not about number crunching. It’s about ideas. And when used properly (read: ethically), it is the problem solver of our time. Yet many savvy people seem to be in data denial: they don’t think they need to understand data, or it’s too complicated, or worse, using it is somehow unethical. As data and AI (just an accelerated way...

A veteran writing teacher makes a "moving" (Rick Wormeli) argument that writing is a form of thinking and feeling and shows why it can't be replaced by AI. In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime writing...

An informative and engaging introduction to AI, designed to help start conversations. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that's transforming our world today. We can run from it, or we can understand it and use it to reimagine a more innovative and inclusive future. This author introduces the topic for kids and grownups, providing an entry point to make...

How to Create a Mind by Ray Kurzweil delves into one of the most fascinating and complex subjects of our time: the human brain and its function. In this thought-provoking and meticulously researched book, Kurzweil embarks on a journey to decode the inner workings of our mind, demonstrating how this knowledge can be harnessed to build intelligent machines that mimic...

Novacene by James Lovelock provides a fascinating exploration into the future of life on Earth from the mind of a preeminent scientific visionary. At the heart of the book lies Lovelock's revolutionary theory that the Anthropocene era—characterised by human dominance through planetary-scale technologies—is drawing to a close. In its place, Lovelock introduces the concept of the Novacene, a new epoch...

Unlock the combined power of Python and AI to supercharge your next technical project and your career. Python & AI For Dummies explores the exciting combination of two revolutionary technologies that are reshaping how we work, code, and solve problems. Authors John C. Shovic and Mary Everett draw on their extensive work in computer science, precision agriculture, and artificial intelligence...

Tap into the power of AI right where you already work With AI tools popping up everywhere, finding the right one for your workflow can be a little intimidating. Google Gemini For Dummies makes it easy by showing you how to use AI directly from the apps you already rely on every day. Discover how to craft effective prompts, summarise...

You have everything you need to become a Scratch and Reveal artist in this creative studio set. Join Spider-Man as you etch your way through 16 web-slinging Scratch and Reveal pages using your special wand and 3 sheets of creative stencils. Then, enjoy a bonus book of colouring and activities with your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. Spider-Man: Scratch and Reveal Creative...

An inside view of the AI revolution, from the people and companies making it happen.How did we build large language models? How do they think, if they think? What will the world look like if we have billions of AIs that are as smart as humans, or even smarter?In a series of in-depth interviews with leading AI researchers and company...

I was born this way. I was made to be soft and pleasant to touch. It's the silicone. Father is considering polyvinyl chloride for my future siblings because it's cheaper. I hope you understand how special that makes me. Were you born this way too? Your body is not smooth but it is warm. Exploring the ambiguities, paradoxes, and kinships...

Straightforward guidance on the AI tool that's built into Windows, Microsoft 365, and more Microsoft is enhancing all its most widely used productivity software—including Windows and apps like Word and Excel—with the power of AI. And now you can learn to make the most of this revolutionary new tool with Microsoft Copilot For Dummies! You'll discover how to write Copilot-friendly...

Boost your coding output and accuracy with artificial intelligence tools Coding with AI For Dummies introduces you to the many ways that artificial intelligence can make your life as a coder easier. Even if you’re brand new to using AI, this book will show you around the new tools that can produce, examine, and fix code for you. With AI,...

Create an AI strategy that best fits your business You've heard about how artificial intelligence will revolutionise business, but maybe you're not sure how it will revolutionise your business. In AI in Business For Dummies, AI researcher and consultant Jeffrey Allan delivers clear insight into the capabilities of AI, the AI tools that get the job done, and how to...

A handbook for professionals implementing or upgrading chatbots In AI Chatbots For Dummies, chatbot expert Kelly Mirabella and veteran tech educator Eric Butow deliver a from-scratch guide to deploying AI-powered chatbots that keep your business's customers happy. The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use — even if you don't know how to code....

Stay ahead in the marketing game by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. Marketing with AI For Dummies is your introduction to the revolution that’s occurring in the marketing industry, thanks to artificial intelligence tools that can create text, images, audio, video, websites, and beyond. This book captures the insight of leading marketing executive Shiv Singh on how AI will...

Old leadership models won't solve tomorrow's problems. The time for rapid transformation is now. Faster than ever before, our world is moving from one extreme to another. How can we respond in a way that creates meaningful change for a better future? In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Catriona Wallace reveals a pathway for implementing a powerful shift in perspective and...

Generate a personal assistant with generative AI Generative AI tools capable of creating text, images, and even ideas seemingly out of thin air have exploded in popularity and sophistication. This valuable technology can assist in authoring short and long-form content, producing audio and video, serving as a research assistant, and tons of other professional and personal tasks. Generative AI For...

From renowned historian and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari comes the story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological...

For many of us, the arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened a floodgate of emotions—nervousness, excitement, and fear. But the strongest emotion of all? Overwhelm. With so many tools flooding the market, there's immense pressure to adopt AI or risk falling behind. But how do we embrace AI without losing our sense of humanity? AI Human Fusion offers a...

Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 Code Dependent is the intimate investigation of AI that we've been waiting for, and it arrives not a moment too soon." - Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism "Murgia combines her deep experience of the last decade in technology with incredible storytelling, and the result is a nuanced, thoughtful,...

Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill is an engrossing dive into the world of cutting-edge facial recognition technology. In her compelling narrative, Hill explores the chilling implications of a technology that can identify anyone with just a blurry photo. When investigative journalist Kashmir Hill discovered Clearview AI in 2019, she unravelled a web of unsettling truths about a...

The first book on the AI transformation of education, its implications for parenting, and harnessing its power for good. Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, offering a roadmap for teachers, parents, and...