Genius Machines

In science fiction, artificial intelligence takes the shape of computers that can speak like people, think for themselves, and sometimes act against us. Reality of course is vastly different, though in many ways computers surpass their fictional counterparts. This book reviews work in the field and covers topics from chess-playing to quantum computing. The writers tackle how to make computers more powerful, how we define consciousness, what the hard problems are, and even how computers might be built once the limits of silicon chips have been reached.

What does it mean to be smart? To be human? What do we really want from life and the intelligence we have, or might create? With deep and exclusive reporting, across hundreds of interviews, New York Times Silicon Valley journalist Cade Metz brings you into the rooms where these questions are being answered. Where an extraordinarily powerful new artificial intelligence has been built into our biggest companies, our social discourse, and our daily lives, with few of us even noticing.

Alex Hess is a once-in-a-century genius, a computer science prodigy. Exploiting revolutionary advances in quantum computing, he has neural implants embedded in his cortex and then electronically emulates his brain, creating the world’s first true general artificial intelligence. Initially cautious with the tremendous power he has created, he slowly allows his creation access to the outside world. Incomparably faster than any existing supercomputer, it quickly determines that the human race is deeply flawed and hostile and takes initial steps to protect itself. The US government realizes ...

Can a well-programmed machine do anything a human can - only better? Complex algorithms are buying our groceries, picking our partners, and driving our investments. They can navigate more data than a doctor or lawyer and act with greater precision. For many years we've taken solace in the notion that they can't create. But now that algorithms can learn and adapt, does the future of creativity belong to machines too?

Dive into the revolutionary world of Artificial Intelligence with "AI Prompt Genius Unleashed: Mastering the Basics of Crafting Winning AI Prompts for Limitless Creativity!" This groundbreaking book is your ultimate beginner's guide to mastering AI prompt crafting, a skill that is reshaping the landscape of creativity and innovation....

The Genius Makers tells the story of AI from pioneering days to current achievements to future potential. At the same time it takes the lid off what has effectively become an arms race between Google, Microsoft, Facebook and OpenAI, in which Google may be the clear frontrunner at present, but Facebook has shown itself to be both nimble and innovative, and OpenAI, the company recently founded by Elon Musk and Sam Altman, has made itself the confident upstart of the pack.

In Life Finds a Way, biologist Andreas Wagner reveals the deep symmetry between innovation in biological evolution and human cultural creativity. Rarely is either a linear climb to perfection - instead, "progress" is typically marked by a sequence of peaks, plateaus, and pitfalls. For instance, in Picasso's 40-some iterations of Guernica, we see the same combination of small steps, incessant reshuffling, and large, almost reckless, leaps that characterize the way evolution transformed a dinosaur's grasping claw into a condor's soaring wing.

Welcome to Chemistry Nerd Book II! Welcome back to the exciting world of Chemistry Nerd, where science meets curiosity and fun! Are you ready to explore the untold stories of chemistry that textbooks forget? This jumbo edition of Chemistry Nerd Book II takes you beyond the basics, diving headfirst into groundbreaking topics, surprising phenomena, and the cutting-edge applications shaping our world. Discover the mysteries of biochemistry that sustain life, unravel the secrets of astrochemistry that connect us to the stars, and marvel at the elegant complexity of molecular design. With vivid ...

Step into a world where technology and creativity collide in Narrative Nexus: The AI Dilemma in Fiction. Delve into the heart of the riveting debate surrounding the role of artificial intelligence in replacing fictional writers. In this thought-provoking exploration, we journey through the compelling arguments both in favor of and against the idea, navigating the complex landscape where innovation and tradition intersect.

Alan Turing was a trailblazing mathematician whose unparalleled brilliance and groundbreaking innovations shaped the foundation of modern computing and artificial intelligence. A multifaceted genius, Turing played a major role in cracking the German Enigma code during World War II, significantly contributing to the Allied victory. This biography invites readers to explore Turing's extraordinary life, and discover his groundbreaking work, personal struggles, and enduring legacy as one of the most transformative figures in science and technology. From the development of the Turing Machine to ...