The Inevitable
The Inevitable

Author: Kevin Kelly

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0525428089

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Becoming -- Cognifying -- Flowing -- Screening -- Accessing -- Sharing -- Filtering -- Remixing -- Interacting -- Tracking -- Questioning -- Beginning

Redesigning AI
Redesigning AI

Author: Daron Acemoglu

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1946511633

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A look at how new technologies can be put to use in the creation of a more just society. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not likely to make humans redundant. Nor will it create superintelligence anytime soon. But it will make huge advances in the next two decades, revolutionize medicine, entertainment, and transport, transform jobs and markets, and vastly increase the amount of information that governments and companies have about individuals. AI for Good leads off with economist and best-selling author Daron Acemoglu, who argues that there are reasons to be concerned about these developments. AI research today pays too much attention to the technological hurtles ahead without enough attention to its disruptive effects on the fabric of society: displacing workers while failing to create new opportunities for them and threatening to undermine democratic governance itself. But the direction of AI development is not preordained. Acemoglu argues for its potential to create shared prosperity and bolster democratic freedoms. But directing it to that task will take great effort: It will require new funding and regulation, new norms and priorities for developers themselves, and regulations over new technologies and their applications. At the intersection of technology and economic justice, this book will bring together experts--economists, legal scholars, policy makers, and developers--to debate these challenges and consider what steps tech companies can do take to ensure the advancement of AI does not further diminish economic prospects of the most vulnerable groups of population.

The Myth of Artificial Intelligence
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence

Author: Erik J. Larson

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0674983513

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“Artificial intelligence has always inspired outlandish visions—that AI is going to destroy us, save us, or at the very least radically transform us. Erik Larson exposes the vast gap between the actual science underlying AI and the dramatic claims being made for it. This is a timely, important, and even essential book.” —John Horgan, author of The End of Science Many futurists insist that AI will soon achieve human levels of intelligence. From there, it will quickly eclipse the most gifted human mind. The Myth of Artificial Intelligence argues that such claims are just that: myths. We are not on the path to developing truly intelligent machines. We don’t even know where that path might be. Erik Larson charts a journey through the landscape of AI, from Alan Turing’s early work to today’s dominant models of machine learning. Since the beginning, AI researchers and enthusiasts have equated the reasoning approaches of AI with those of human intelligence. But this is a profound mistake. Even cutting-edge AI looks nothing like human intelligence. Modern AI is based on inductive reasoning: computers make statistical correlations to determine which answer is likely to be right, allowing software to, say, detect a particular face in an image. But human reasoning is entirely different. Humans do not correlate data sets; we make conjectures sensitive to context—the best guess, given our observations and what we already know about the world. We haven’t a clue how to program this kind of reasoning, known as abduction. Yet it is the heart of common sense. Larson argues that all this AI hype is bad science and bad for science. A culture of invention thrives on exploring unknowns, not overselling existing methods. Inductive AI will continue to improve at narrow tasks, but if we are to make real progress, we must abandon futuristic talk and learn to better appreciate the only true intelligence we know—our own.

Teaching Machines
Teaching Machines

Author: Audrey Watters

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2023-02-07

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 026254606X

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How ed tech was born: Twentieth-century teaching machines--from Sidney Pressey's mechanized test-giver to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Contrary to popular belief, ed tech did not begin with videos on the internet. The idea of technology that would allow students to "go at their own pace" did not originate in Silicon Valley. In Teaching Machines, education writer Audrey Watters offers a lively history of predigital educational technology, from Sidney Pressey's mechanized positive-reinforcement provider to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Watters shows that these machines and the pedagogy that accompanied them sprang from ideas--bite-sized content, individualized instruction--that had legs and were later picked up by textbook publishers and early advocates for computerized learning. Watters pays particular attention to the role of the media--newspapers, magazines, television, and film--in shaping people's perceptions of teaching machines as well as the psychological theories underpinning them. She considers these machines in the context of education reform, the political reverberations of Sputnik, and the rise of the testing and textbook industries. She chronicles Skinner's attempts to bring his teaching machines to market, culminating in the famous behaviorist's efforts to launch Didak 101, the "pre-verbal" machine that taught spelling. (Alternate names proposed by Skinner include "Autodidak," "Instructomat," and "Autostructor.") Telling these somewhat cautionary tales, Watters challenges what she calls "the teleology of ed tech"--the idea that not only is computerized education inevitable, but technological progress is the sole driver of events.

Nature Inspired Computing
Nature Inspired Computing

Author: Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9811067473

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This volume comprises the select proceedings of the annual convention of the Computer Society of India. Divided into 10 topical volumes, the proceedings present papers on state-of-the-art research, surveys, and succinct reviews. The volumes cover diverse topics ranging from communications networks to big data analytics, and from system architecture to cyber security. This volume focuses on Nature Inspired Computing. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and students alike.

Inevitable Progress
Inevitable Progress

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-08-23

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13:

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**Unveil the Future with 'Inevitable Progress' A Deep Dive into the Duality of Technological Advancements** Step into the intricate world of technological evolution and discover its compelling dual nature with "Inevitable Progress." This groundbreaking eBook offers an illuminating exploration into how technological advancements shape our world - for better and for worse. "Inevitable Progress" delves into the multifaceted influences of modern innovations, providing a historical context that reveals the complex dance between progress and regulation. From the dawn of digital warfare, redefining cybersecurity and espionage with real-world case studies like Stuxnet, to the ethical dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence and autonomous weaponry, this book examines the pivotal breakthroughs that have both advanced and threatened global security. Navigate through the controversial terrains of biotechnology, genetic engineering, and bioweapons; unearth the intricate relationships between health advancements and global policy. Explore how pervasive surveillance technologies challenge our civil liberties and the constant balancing act between security and privacy. Venture beyond our atmosphere with a close look at space technology and its militarization, and understand the stakes involved in the international treaties aiming to govern this final frontier. Grasp the quantum leaps in computing and their implications on cryptography, with insights on how to prepare for a quantum-powered future. This comprehensive guide also takes you through the innovative yet perilous realms of energy weapons, defense systems, robotics, and the ever-evolving landscape of information warfare. Uncover the promise and peril of nanotechnology, and see the critical role international organizations play in arms control. "Inevitable Progress" doesn't just spotlight these technological marvels and their threats; it also provides a thorough discussion on the necessity of balancing innovation with stringent regulation. With chapters dedicated to ethical considerations and the collaborative frameworks needed for safe technological development, this eBook is a must-read for anyone vested in the future of our digital and physical worlds. Prepare to challenge your perspectives and arm yourself with knowledge as you journey through "Inevitable Progress," a definitive guide to understanding and navigating the dual edges of technological advancement. Embrace the future, and ensure it's a safe, innovative, and ethical one.

Emerging Technologies Transforming Higher Education: Instructional Design and Student Success
Emerging Technologies Transforming Higher Education: Instructional Design and Student Success

Author: Boivin, Jacquelynne Anne

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-10-03

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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As higher education institutions grapple with the rapid evolution of technology, they are faced with a myriad of challenges in effectively integrating these innovations into teaching, learning, and student support services. From navigating the complexities of instructional design to addressing issues of student engagement and success, educators and administrators are often left searching for comprehensive solutions to enhance the academic experience. Moreover, the increasing diversity of student populations and the growing demand for inclusive practices further complicate this landscape, requiring innovative approaches to ensure equitable access and support for all learners. Emerging Technologies Transforming Higher Education: Instructional Design and Student Success emerges as a timely solution to the pressing challenges facing higher education in the digital age. By offering a nuanced exploration of the intersection between technology and academia, this book equips educators and administrators with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of technology integration effectively. Through insightful discussions on topics ranging from virtual reality and artificial intelligence to student support services and cybersecurity, this book provides practical guidance for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and student success.