Computer and Technology Picks

The most complete guide to AI for youngsters, covering everything from Ancient Greece to ChatGPT. In this fun, simple, and vibrant non-fiction book, technoscience expert Matthieu Dugal, creator of documentary AI: To be or not to be, shares the epic history of artificial intelligence and gives answers to the biggest head-scratchers: How does AI already help us, at home and at school? Which robots from your favorite movies may soon be in the real world?...

"Combining clear labeled imagery with easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the Internet of Things"-- Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed how we live, and how...

"Everything you need to know to get into Python coding, with 7 books in one Python All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop source for answers to all your Python questions."

"For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI--a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive? Nexus looks through the...

JavaScript Essentials For Dummies is your quick reference to all the core concepts about JavaScript, the dynamic scripting language that is often the final step in creating powerful websites. This no-nonsense book gets right to the point, eliminating review material, wordy explanations, and fluff. Find out all you need to know about the foundations of JavaScript, swiftly and crystal clear.

"Navigate the features of your smartphone; make the most of your camera and take high-quality photos; customize your settings and keep your data secure"--

"From New Yorker staff writer and author of The Longing for Less Kyle Chayka comes a ... history and investigation of a world ruled by algorithms, ... [networks] of mathematically determined choices that ramify into the development of city grids and music playlists alike. To have our tastes, behaviors, and emotions governed by computers, does nothing short of call the very notion of free will into question. Over the last decade, Kyle Chayka has studied...

"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 The release of generative AI-from LLMs like ChatGPT to image generators like DALL-E-marks a new era. We have invented technologies that boost our physical capabilities and others that automate complex tasks, but never, until now, have we created a technology that can...

"From fun with functions to a variety of variables, curious readers can explore coding concepts with this engaging title. Introductory text about each concept is paired with hands-on activities such as making a robotic hand from cardboard and creating a function for a room-cleaning robot. Follow-ups after each activity ask readers to think critically, while extra challenges allow readers to test each concept in another way. The robots in this title...

"Blastoff into the world of unplugged coding with this hands-on title! Readers can learn about coding concepts such as algorithms and debugging by making pudding like an astronaut, launching a rocket, and pretending to meet a Martian! Clear text introduces the coding concepts, step by step instructions lead readers through each activity, and bonus challenges offer ways to take each concept further. This fun title will help readers develop coding skills...