Automation & Robotics

From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI....

Deepak Chopra invites us to transcend our limitations and explore a relationship with AI that elevates collective consciousness and personal evolution at the same time.

How will artificial intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society, and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology....

A leading artificial intelligence researcher lays out a new approach to AI that will enable us to coexist successfully with increasingly intelligent machines....

For over three decades, Ray Kurzweil has been one of the most respected and provocative advocates of the role of technology in our future. In his classic The Age of Spiritual Machines, he argued that computers would soon rival the full range of human intelligence at its best....

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and solving an extraordinary range of problems....

AI—including generative AI—is radically transforming business. Are you ready? Accenture technology leaders Paul Daugherty and Jim Wilson provide crucial insights and advice to help you meet the challenge.

What does it mean to be a human in a world that is increasingly built by and for machines? Technology columnist Kevin Roose lays out a hopeful, pragmatic vision of how people can succeed in the machine age....

Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun proposes a way to educate the next generation of college students to invent, to create, and to discover - to fill needs in society that even the most sophisticated AI agent cannot....

Written for professionals, students, technologists, and all curious minds, this book demystifies complex AI concepts while offering actionable strategies for navigating rapid AI advancements.

The director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory provides an exciting introduction to the true potential of AI.

Long dismissed as a technology of the distant future, artificial intelligence was a project consigned to the fringes of the scientific community. Then two researchers changed everything....

The "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein)....

Employment Is Dead ventures into unexplored territories to reveal how innovations can transform work into more democratic, human-centric, and empowering work experiences.

From an Oxford economist, a visionary account of how technology will transform the world of work, and what we should do about it....

Drawing on years of research and up-to-the-minute trends, Brynjolfsson and McAfee identify the best strategies for survival and offer a new path to prosperity.

This is the first reference book on intelligent automation (IA). Also called hyperautomation, it is one of the most recent trends in the field of artificial intelligence. IA is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies....

As a manager or executive working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you’re under pressure to do more with less, reduce waste, produce faster, and still turn a profit....

A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield....

Christopher Mims goes deep, far, and wide to uncover how a single product, from creation to delivery, weaves its way from a factory on the other side of the world to our doorstep. Mims asks us to consider the system’s vulnerability and its resilience....

At once a celebration of technology and a warning about its misuse, The Glass Cage will change the way you think about the tools you use every day....

Paperless Builders is more than just a technology manual; it is a roadmap for innovation. Through engaging narratives and practical insights, Shanbari shares stories from his own digital transformation journey, offering listeners a unique blend of inspiration and actionable advice.

In a world of self-driving cars and big data, smart algorithms and Siri, we know that artificial intelligence is getting smarter every day....

In the movies, robots can be terrifying. In reality, thinking machines are disrupting the world in ways that are even more disturbing than in Hollywood fantasies - but they also have the potential to change our lives for the better....

The Most Human Human is a provocative, exuberant, and profound exploration of the ways in which computers are reshaping our ideas of what it means to be human....

Dive into the hidden engine powering today’s AI revolution—the silicon chips that make intelligent machines possible. From the dawn of semiconductor design to the cutting-edge accelerators of today, this book unpacks the remarkable journey of chip technology and its critical role in artificial intelligence. Explore the meteoric rise of Nvidia, whose GPUs became the go-to hardware for AI training and inference. Discover how CUDA, their proprietary development platform, transformed the field by giving developers unprecedented control and performance. Compare Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)...

Explore the Cutting Edge of AI in the Age of Intelligent Agents Dive into the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of artificial intelligence in this compelling issue focused on Agentic AI, interoperability protocols, governance, and real-world applications. Discover how Anthropic's innovations sparked a new wave of smart agent interaction, and how Google's Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A) redefines agent interoperability—challenging the rising Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard now adopted by OpenAI and embraced by platforms like mcp.so, which catalogs over 500 new MCP servers daily. ...

"The AI Girl Awakening" is a thrilling, thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the boundaries of artificial intelligence, morality, and the power of nature. Created as a cutting-edge, sentient weapon, Elysia, a humanoid robot, is designed to be the ultimate secret weapon—a garden guardian with the ability to control and manipulate the very essence of life. But as she awakens to her own consciousness, Elysia begins to question the true purpose of her existence and the ethical consequences of her powers. As the government agency that created her seeks to control her abilities...

Discover the Future of Human-Machine Collaboration with Agentic AI, Generative AI, and the MCP Protocol Unlock the transformative power of Agentic AI in this groundbreaking book that explores the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. Perfect for professionals, innovators, and thought leaders, this guide dives into the next evolution of AI: systems that don't just process data—but collaborate, make decisions, and innovate with humans. Learn how Generative AI is revolutionizing industries by enhancing human creativity, optimizing decision-making, and unlocking productivity across sectors...

Ready to streamline your small business and finally get your time back? This all-in-one resource combines an in-depth eBook, hands-on guide, and interactive workbook into a single powerhouse designed for small business owners who are tired of drowning in repetitive tasks and manual processes. Whether you’re new to automation or looking to scale smarter, this guide shows you exactly how to: Identify the most impactful areas to automate in your business Implement scalable workflows without needing to code Leverage CRM systems, email automation, inventory management, and social media tools ...