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Will AI Replace Us?

By Shelly Fan
Series: The Big Idea
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Will AI Replace Us? by Shelly Fan explores the question of whether artificial intelligence could surpass human capabilities and reshape our world. The book discusses current AI advancements and their potential impacts on various aspects of society, examining both the possibilities and limitations of AI. It offers a thought-provoking look at how AI might transform daily life, work, and the broader future.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on our lives. It offers an insightful exploration of whether AI will complement or compete with human capabilities, making it a thought-provoking read for technology enthusiasts and those interested in the ethical and societal implications of computing advancements.

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Will AI Replace Us?

This well-balanced, comprehensive and engaging review surveys the development of Artificial Intelligence over the last sixty years and highlights the likely transformative effects of AI on society over the next few decades.

This well-balanced, comprehensive and engaging review surveys the development of Artificial Intelligence over the last sixty years and highlights the likely transformative effects of AI on society over the next few decades.

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The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production Awards

The past sixty years have witnessed astonishing bursts of growth in the field of Artificial Intelligence - the science and computational technologies that teach machines to sense, learn, reason and take action. AI is already changing our lives, in ways that benefit health, productivity and entertainment. Are we on the threshold of an AI-dominated world, in which humans will no longer be necessary?

Will AI Replace Us? by Shelly Fan delves into these questions, exploring the potential future where AI could surpass human capabilities. This book examines the implications of such advancements on society and evaluates whether machines will ultimately diminish the need for a human touch.

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In Will AI Replace Us? by Shelly Fan, reviewers have praised the book for its highly engaging and thorough exploration of artificial intelligence's potential impact on society. It's noted for blending scientific insights with approachable language, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.

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ISBN: 9780500294574

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Matthew Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 144

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: The Big Idea Shelly Fan

About the Author

Shelly Fan is a neuroscientist at the University of California, San Francisco. She works as a contributing editor to the online publication Singularity Hub, which seeks to chronicle technological advancement, and she also runs the award winning science blog NeuroFantastic. Matthew Taylor is Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation. Prior to that he was for 15 years Chief Executive of the RSA, a 250-year-old British institution devoted to enriching society through ideas and action to deliver a 21st-century enlightenment. A writer, public speaker and broadcaster, he has written numerous articles on policy, politics, public service reform and cultural theory, and frequently appears on Newsnight, The Daily Politics, and Radio 4’s Today and The Moral Maze. He was previously General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Britain’s leading think tank.

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