{"id":54467,"date":"2024-12-06T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=54467"},"modified":"2024-11-05T12:36:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T18:36:57","slug":"ai-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/ai-artificial-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"AI : ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, reshape industries, and affect our daily lives, it is critical for humans to understand the fundamental principles and implications of this technology. The most basic idea of AI refers to the ability of machines (computers) to perform tasks that require human intelligence, such as language understanding, learning, problem-solving, and reasoning. Because AI applications have begun to permeate our lives, it is important to familiarize ourselves with the basics, including machine learning and neural networks. This can help demystify how these systems operate and give us a better grasp of their potential applications, enabling individuals to engage in informed discussions about AI’s role in society and its impact on jobs, privacy, and ethics.<\/span><\/p>\n

In particular, understanding the ethical implications of AI is vital. AI systems are becoming more integrated into a wide variety of decision-making processes, including hiring practices and law enforcement. Being aware of potential issues such as bias, transparency, and accountability will become increasingly important to recognize and mitigate. Unfair outcomes are possible if AI algorithms inadvertently perpetuate existing biases found in their training data. Therefore, it is crucial for both developers and users to demand and establish ethical practices that will promote fairness. This is where regulation and oversight of the industry is necessary in order to ensure, or at least influence, a future in which AI technologies are used responsibly to benefit all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, as AI continues to advance, it becomes more important than ever to embrace lifelong learning. The light-speed pace of technological advancement means that knowledge and skills can quickly become outdated. Whether in the workplace or our personal lives, we can adapt to new AI tools and systems by having a mindset of continuous education. Learning about AI, its capabilities and limitations, can help us better navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead in an increasingly AI-driven world.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know much about AI, here are a few NON-FICTION books (plus a DVD) to get you started:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Robots, ethics and the future of jobs<\/a> by Sean McDonagh<\/span><\/p>\n

The A.I. generation : shaping our global future with thinking machines<\/a> by Olaf Groth<\/span><\/p>\n

A.I. Revolution<\/a> by NOVA<\/span><\/p>\n

AI snake oil : what artificial intelligence can do, what it can’t, and how to tell the difference<\/a>\u00a0by<\/span> Arvind Narayanan<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Rebooting AI : building artificial intelligence we can trust<\/a> by Gary Marcus<\/span><\/p>\n

Exploring the power of ChatGPT : applications, techniques, and implications<\/a> by Eric Sarrion<\/span><\/p>\n

Guardrails : guiding human decisions in the age of AI<\/a> by Urs Gasser<\/span><\/p>\n

The Algorithm : how AI decides who gets hired, monitored, promoted, and fired and why we need to fight back now<\/a> by Hilke Schellmann<\/span><\/p>\n

The AI-Savvy Leader<\/a> by David De Cremer<\/span><\/p>\n

You look like a thing and I love you : how artificial intelligence works and why it’s making the world a weirder place<\/a> by Janelle<\/a> Shane<\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching with AI<\/a> by Jose\u0301 Antonio<\/a> Bowen<\/span><\/p>\n

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Try these FICTION books to read a story with an AI theme or character:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Chaos Agent<\/a> by Mark Greaney<\/span><\/p>\n

Hum<\/a> by Helen Phillips<\/span><\/p>\n

Mal Goes to War<\/a> by Edward Ashton<\/span><\/p>\n

William<\/a> by Mason Coile<\/span><\/p>\n

Red Sky Mourning<\/a> by Jack Carr<\/div>\n
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The Kraken Project<\/a> by Douglas J. Preston<\/div>\n
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Loneliness & Company<\/a> by Charlee Dyroff<\/span><\/div>\n
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