Frank Carlson Library

"Yume Kitasei's The Deep Sky is an enthralling sci fi thriller debut about a mission into deep space that begins with a lethal explosion that leaves the survivors questioning the loyalty of the crew. To save humanity, they left everything behind-except their differences. It is the eve of Earth's environmental collapse. A single ship carries humanity's last hope: eighty elite graduates of a competitive program, who will give birth to a generation of...

"A scientist who has spent a career developing Artificial Intelligence takes a realistic look at the technological challenges and assesses the likely effect of AI on the future"--

In this thriller from Ezekiel Boone, author of The Hatching series, a family moves into a home equipped with the world's most intelligent, most cutting-edge, and most intuitive computer ever--with terrifying and catastrophic results. After years of struggle, programmers Shawn Eagle and Billy Stafford create something that could make them rich: a revolutionary computer they name Eagle Logic. Their once solid friendship has suffered: Billy walks away...

Can computers think? Can they use reason to develop their own concepts, solve complex problems, play games, understand our languages? This comprehensive survey of artificial intelligence ― the study of how computers can be made to act intelligently ― explores these and other fascinating questions. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence presents an introduction to the science of reasoning processes in computers, and the research approaches and...

"Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines to guiding spaceships to the moon. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus...

M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that's programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest ally. Designed by Gemma, a brilliant roboticist, M3GAN can listen, watch, and learn as it plays the role of friend and teacher, playmate and protector. When Gemma becomes the unexpected caretaker of her eight-year-old niece, she decides to give the girl a M3GAN prototype, a decision that leads to unimaginable consequences....

Follow a step-by-step, hands-on approach to building production-ready enterprise cognitive virtual assistants using Google Dialogflow. This book provides an overview of the various cognitive technology choices available and takes a deep dive into cognitive virtual agents for handling complex real-life use cases in various industries such as travel and weather. You'll delve deeper into the advanced features of cognitive virtual assistants implementing...

Dive into the enigmatic world of artificial intelligence with "Beyond Binary," a captivating exploration of technology's most revolutionary frontier. From its nascent origins to its awe-inspiring potential, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible journey through the intricate landscapes of AI.Unravel the complex algorithms and neural networks that underpin machine learning, and discover the transformative power of AI in reshaping industries...

Vivimos en un mundo digital, interconectado y globalizado en el que la ciencia, día tras día, abre nuevos caminos hacia el futuro. En ese marco, la Universitat de València quiere ser incubadora de conocimientos y nexo de unión con nuestros pueblos para construir un desarrollo sostenible. Aras de los Olmos, un pequeño pueblo de la Serranía valenciana, es un referente de esos nuevos procesos a nivel nacional e internacional. En un permanente diálogo...

Self-learning machines called AIs are popping up all around us. They're real, and really important. They're affecting our lives-as workers, consumers, investors, citizens, patients and students. AIs bring huge promise, but also existential risk. The biggest risk isn't killer robots-it's the renegade leaders, despots, and unrestrained hackers everywhere we should worry about. Charles Jennings' insightful new book, Artificial Intelligence: The Rise...