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Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permitted the rapid development of all sorts of communication, from color television to the clear transmission of photographs from the vicinity of Jupiter. Even more revolutionary progress is expected in the future.

Two defense experts explore the collision of war, politics, and social media, where the most important battles are now only a click away. Through the weaponization of social media, the Internet is changing war and politics, just as war and politics are changing the Internet. Terrorists livestream their attacks, “Twitter wars” produce real world casualties, and viral misinformation alters not just the result of battles, but the very fate of nations. The result is that war, tech, and politics have blurred into a new kind of battlespace that plays out on our smartphones.

Dive into the Essential World of Semiconductors! Unlock the secrets of the modern digital universe with "Semiconductor Essentials," the comprehensive guide that illuminates the intricate wonders that power today's technology. From the fundamental physics to the cutting-edge innovations that shape our connected lives, this eBook demystifies the complex world of semiconductors, making it accessible to both novice enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. Venture through the captivating depths of semiconductor science with 25 meticulously structured chapters that invite you on a journey from the...

From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives-sex, war, love, and death. At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race.

Natural Language Processing in Action is your guide to building machines that can read and interpret human language. In it, you'll use readily available Python packages to capture the meaning in text and react accordingly. The book expands traditional NLP approaches to include neural networks, modern deep learning algorithms, and generative techniques as you tackle real-world problems like extracting dates and names, composing text, and answering free-form questions.

PSYCHOLINGUISTICS AND NEUROLINGUISTICS --- Decode the secrets of language and the brain with this guide to the cognitive and neural mechanisms of human communication. This book provides a great exploration of the cognitive and neural mechanisms at the foundations of language processing, acquisition, and evolution. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and linguistic theory, it illuminates the complexities of human language. Here are the key areas covered: Neural Basis of Language Acquisition - Examines critical periods and brain adaptability in learning new languages. - ...

Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era - the Golden Age of Apple. Ken Kocienda offers an inside look at Apple’s creative process. For 15 years, he was on the ground floor of the company as a specialist, directly responsible for experimenting with novel user interface concepts and writing powerful, easy-to-use software for products including the iPhone, the iPad, and the Safari web browser.

Instead of jumping right into the instructions, this book will provide you first with all the necessary concepts that you need to learn in order to make the learning process a whole lot easier. This way, you're sure not to get lost in confusion once you get to the more complex lessons provided in the latter chapters. Examples are provided for a more knowledgeable approach on your learning.

Curious about AI, but unsure how it works? Want to tap into the lucrative potential of this rapidly advancing technology? Unlock the immense potential of AI with this transformative book! Welcome to Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence & Large Language Models, the second in a series of books crafted to help you join a movement toward a more financially fruitful future.

The New York Times best seller about a noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor, who wakes up to the serious damage Facebook is doing to our society—and sets out to try to stop it.

Mindf*ck goes deep inside Cambridge Analytica’s "American operations", which were driven by Steve Bannon’s vision to remake America and fueled by mysterious billionaire Robert Mercer’s money, as it weaponized and wielded the massive store of data it had harvested on individuals - in excess of 87 million - to disunite the United States and set Americans against each other. Bannon had long sensed that deep within America’s soul lurked an explosive tension. Cambridge Analytica had the data to prove it.

We live in the age of disinformation - of organized deception. Spy agencies pour vast resources into hacking, leaking, and forging data, often with the goal of weakening the very foundation of liberal democracy: trust in facts. Thomas Rid, a renowned expert on technology and national security, was one of the first to sound the alarm, even before the 2016 election. But this is not new. The story of modern disinformation begins with the clash between communism and capitalism after the Russian Revolution.

Digital transformation of the business landscape is well underway, and businesses are being reshaped faster than ever before. Agility and adaptability are now critical components of these businesses' survival. But building these traits requires a holistic approach with an unrelenting focus on automation. How does one go about developing that focus? Vijay Tella, Scott Brinker, and Massimo Pezzini deliver a guide to implementing automation in the real world, avoiding jargon and vague bromides in favor of concrete examples.

Unlock the Power of AI with ChatGPT to Revolutionize Your Business! 💼🤖 "Learn ChatGPT to AImpact your Business" is your comprehensive guide to harnessing the potential of one of the most advanced AI language models, ChatGPT. This book takes you on an exhilarating journey through the world of AI, offering practical insights and strategies to revolutionize your business processes and achieve extraordinary results. 🚀 Inside this must-read book, you'll find: 🔑 The essentials of ChatGPT, from integration and setup to enhancing communication, collaboration, and productivity across ...

Step into the fascinating world of inter-species communication with "Animal Talk!" This state-of-the-art eBook lifts the veil to explore an unchartered realm where technology meets the animal kingdom. Whether you're charmed by songbirds' complex language or intrigued by the prowess of large cats, this eBook dives deep into the captivating domain of animal vocalization. Journey into an enlightening odyssey where the unassuming chirps and roars you hear transform into profound messages when filtered through the lens of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover in Chapter 2 how AI takes center-...

Second Edition The purpose of this short book is to provide in one place a systematic, clear description and discussion of the Scientific Method for the general public, students, teachers, and scientists. The style is informal. It is not about any particular field of science. Instead it discusses how science is done and why it is successful. A convenient outline of the Scientific Method, "The Scientific Method in a Nutshell", is provided and each step is discussed in the book chapters. Easily understood examples from the history of science are used to illustrate each step. The modern ...

Machine learning systems are both complex and unique. Complex because they consist of many different components and involve many different stakeholders. Unique because they're data dependent, with data varying wildly from one use case to the next. In this book, you'll learn a holistic approach to designing ML systems that are reliable, scalable, maintainable, and adaptive to changing environments and business requirements. Author Chip Huyen, cofounder of Claypot AI, considers each design decision in the context of how it can help your system as a whole achieve its objectives.

Unlock the secrets of the universe, one molecule at a time, with "Mastering the Elements"—a comprehensive guide to the wonders and intricacies of chemical engineering. Journey through the foundational concepts that have shaped our modern world, from the mysteries of molecular structures to the forefront of technological innovation. Embark on an exploration that starts with the simple building blocks of matter, leading you through the vibrant dance of atoms bonding in Chapter 1. Delve into the fascinating realm of chemical reactions, where substances transform in ways that power everything...

Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss. Faced with the cost and stigma of hearing aids, the natural human tendency is to do nothing and hope for the best, usually while pretending that nothing is wrong. In Volume Control, David Owen argues this inaction comes with a huge social cost. He demystifies the science of hearing while encouraging listeners to get the treatment they need for hearing loss and protect the hearing they still have.

Activists, pundits, politicians, and the press frequently proclaim today's digitally mediated racial justice activism the new civil rights movement. As Charlton D. McIlwain shows in this book, the story of racial justice movement organizing online is much longer and varied than most people know. Beginning with the simultaneous rise of civil rights and computer revolutions in the 1960s, McIlwain, for the first time, chronicles the long relationship between African Americans, computing technology, and the Internet.