The AI Delusion by
We live in an incredible period in history. The Computer Revolution may be even more life-changing than the Industrial Revolution. We can do things with computers that could never be done before, and computers can do things for us that could never be done before.But our love of computers should not cloud our thinking about their limitations.We are told that computers are smarter than humans and that data mining can identify previously unknown truths, or make discoveries that will revolutionize our lives. Our lives may well be changed, but not necessarily for the better. Computers are very good at discovering patterns, but are uselessin judging whether the unearthed patterns are sensible because computers do not think the way humans think.We fear that super-intelligent machines will decide to protect themselves by enslaving or eliminating humans. But the real danger is not that computers are smarter than us, but that we think computers are smarter than us and, so, trust computers to make important decisions for us.The AI Delusion explains why we should not be intimidated into thinking that computers are infallible, that data-mining is knowledge discovery, and that black boxes should be trusted.
AI in Learning: Designing the Future by 
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Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology by
Praise for the previous edition:The writing style is straightforward...will serve well in public and secondary-school libraries and college libraries serving lower-level computer-science students.--Booklist...an excellent introduction to the technical and social aspects of computer science. Entries are clearly written and accessible...Highly recommended.--Choice...an excellent encyclopedia...a valuable resource...--American Reference Books AnnualOne of the most user-friendly and enlightening books for field outsiders, this handy volume promotes clear understanding of a complex subject. Highly recommended.--Library JournalInnovations in computer science and technology are proceeding at a breakneck pace in areas from Internet commerce to handheld devices to robotics. Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Third Edition presents accurate and comprehensive information available about this vital area that is accessible both to the professional and layperson.Covering much more than basic computer commands and procedures, Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Third Edition summarizes how technology has developed, the future of computer programs and applications, and the significance of computer components, featuring hundred of entries that detail distinct contributions in computer development, hardware, operating systems, and networking. Helpful appendixes include a chronology of significant events in computing, a listing of achievements in the field, and brief descriptions and contact information for some important organizations in the computer field. Major corporations and organizations in the field are also covered.Entries include:Artificial intelligenceBASICBlogs and bloggingBluetoothComputer-Aided Instruction (CAI)Cooperative processingCyberterrorismData miningElectronic voting systemsFiber opticsFuzzy logicIdentity theftMashupsMicrosoft CorporationNeural interfacesOnline job searching and recruitingPascalPhishing and spoofingPodcastingIvan Edward SutherlandAlan M. TuringVirtualizationVOIPWikis and WikipediaSteven Wozniak
Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture by 
Hardware Architectures for Deep Learning by 
Horizons in Computer Science Research by 
Mathematics for Computer Graphics and Game Programming by 
Security, Privacy and Reliability in Computer Communications and Networks by 
Seeing the Past with Computers by
Recent developments in computer technology are providing historians with new ways to see--and seek to hear, touch, or smell--traces of the past. Place-based augmented reality applications are an increasingly common feature at heritage sites and museums, allowing historians to create immersive, multifaceted learning experiences. Now that computer vision can be directed at the past, research involving thousands of images can recreate lost or destroyed objects or environments, and discern patterns in vast datasets that could not be perceived by the naked eye. Seeing the Past with Computers is a collection of twelve thought-pieces on the current and potential uses of augmented reality and computer vision in historical research, teaching, and presentation. The experts gathered here reflect upon their experiences working with new technologies, share their ideas for best practices, and assess the implications of--and imagine future possibilities for--new methods of historical study. Among the experimental topics they explore are the use of augmented reality that empowers students to challenge the presentation of historical material in their textbooks; the application of seeing computers to unlock unusual cultural knowledge, such as the secrets of vaudevillian stage magic; hacking facial recognition technology to reveal victims of racism in a century-old Australian archive; and rebuilding the soundscape of an Iron Age village with aural augmented reality. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars and students of history and the digital humanities more broadly. It will inspire them to apply innovative methods to open new paths for conducting and sharing their own research.
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