I was raised in a large family, and we were taught to be respectful, honest, and polite to everyone. I've never been able to understand the mind of a 'nasty' person or how a person can hurt another. When these people are brought to justice, how can we know they are telling the truth?
Expanding on this, I started thinking about Artificial Intelligence—could this be the creation that gives us the way to see into a person's mind; to find out what crime they have committed? But then I thought, what if the actual creator was a criminal? How would anyone even know? That was the route of my research which led to i4Ni being written.
I bought this book because of the great write-ups about it. The author won the Nobel Prize in Literature, and this was his first book following that award, so for me, it was recommended as soon as the author won the award.
It's a great read and has filled me with a mixture of emotions, so it will be interesting to see how you feel after reading it. For me personally, it's a book to study and learn from, as there is always room for learning in any career you decide to do.
It fascinated me because Klara is an 'Artificial Friend', which ties in with my research and interests in Artificial Intelligence.
*The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller* *Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2021* *A Barack Obama Summer Reading Pick*
'A delicate, haunting story' The Washington Post 'This is a novel for fans of Never Let Me Go . . . tender, touching and true.' The Times
'The Sun always has ways to reach us.'
From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges…
If you are a mature person with English as their second language and would like to read this type of fiction in an easier to read format, then this is a fantastic book for you.
As a former teacher/trainer in ESOL and beginner maths, I am impressed that this author has used current creative thoughts on AI and modern technological ideas, rather than the older books, which will possibly contain outdated themes in the future.
It starts with Josie attending a building where she doesn't see any people.
She requested an interview, but doesn't see one living person. A robotic voice informs her she has been successful and gets the job, but she hadn't even had an interview? Josie is told that her success was based on her personal information that was collected from all over, AI had gleaned all of her computing personal information taken from everywhere possible.
Josie had gone for an interview to become a personal assistant, but she now realises that she is some sort of delivery person. She faces continual danger as she begins her new 'job'. Eventually, Josie realises why these people are chasing her, what their reasons are, and how much danger she is actually in...
This is a fast-moving book, with plenty of action. Artificial Intelligence is the topic we are all talking and thinking about. It's something that's on everyone's mind and here to stay...
In the first hour of her new job in Melbourne, Josie is chased, shot at, and almost blown up, and all before breakfast.Why are people trying to kill her?What is so important about the package?And who are the rival organisations stopping at nothing to get what they want?Drawn into the invisible world of agents against startups and A.I.s, Josie soon discovers that things are not always what they seem. Not only is Melbourne in trouble, but the entire planet might be in danger.And she has no idea how she is going to save it.---The ESL Fiction series has been developed…
I loved this book with its mix of AI, murder, and mystery. It's about 'accidents' that seem to happen to anyone going against the creator of a predictive AI that they say will be able to anticipate human behaviour.
I liked the fact lots of things happen behind the scenes. An ex-staff member and former coder aims to get to the bottom of it. It looks at the 'what ifs' and throws up the corruption that can happen if there is no strict monitoring in the development of AI.
Again, I feel it brings up the concerns we humans have of the people who will design, build, and operate Artificial Intelligence, and for me, I would want to know who is checking what these companies are actually creating? And who checks the checker...?
I find this book to be inspiring in its mix of the old and new. Old because its main character, Detective Bell, enjoys good old-fashioned detective work, and 'new' because he works in a world alongside 'modern' detectives and futuristic ways of investigating mysteries and crimes. They find ways to work with each other in this book.
I like this because it dispels fears of living in an AI world controlled by humans. I also liked how it shows AI and humans living and existing alongside each other.
I've found this book to be a new experience in itself as I have used the 'synchronised female voice version' to listen to the story and it's brilliant.
In this book readers are invited to explore a unique narrative, a testament to the synergistic potential of human creativity and artificial intelligence. This book stands as an innovative collaboration between a human author and AI, weaving a story that blends the nuanced understanding of human experience with the analytical prowess of machine intelligence."Holmes.AI & Detective Gregory Bell" is not just a story; it’s a journey through the possibilities of a future where humans and AI coexist and cooperate. It challenges the often dystopian narrative surrounding AI, presenting a world where technology and humanity augment each other, leading to innovative…
My writing career began with children's books. Although my latest book is for adults, I still love to read and learn from these books because: (1) they tell me that kids still love to read a good book, and (2) it let's me know what children are interested in reading these days. It keeps me current and up to date.
This is a great book that follows a cyborg—a being with both human and bio-mechatronic parts—discussing all sorts of things with Rodrick, a scientist at Cybertechnology Inc.
The cyborg starts asking questions that it shouldn't really be asking, demanding it carries out its own improvements. The Senator for the AI oversight committee asks Rodrick questions about the cyborg gaining knowledge and becoming 'self-aware'. Rodrick senses that something is changing within the company and is concerned.
The Department of Defence comes into the story so you know that someone is planning to use cyborgs for military use. Rodrick is pulled between his family, career, and the Do D.
There are loads of twists, turns and surprises and it's a book you will enjoy if AI and sc-fi are your favourite reads.
Greed, power, legacy - which will win out in the quest for the first self-aware cyborg?Cybertechnology Inc started as a social enterprise with funding from the National Science Foundation. They promised the Foundation they'd create a self-aware cyborg to better humanity. That's why Rodrick chose to work there. His whole life, he aspired to create the first self-aware cyborg. Now, he's so close. Only, as he approaches his goal, who is in charge becomes murky. Is the military? Government? Cybertechnology? The more Rodrick learns, the more he doesn't know.Someone promises Rodrick a lot of money, credit, and a chance to…
Watching people on TV arrested for terrible crimes can be confusing. The murderer, burglar, or car thief, to name just three, often looks completely innocent, as though 'butter wouldn’t melt'. Their lawyers have got them showered, with fresh clothes on, ready for court, looking so innocent.
How do we know who is lying? Who is telling the truth? And now we have prisons at bursting point and prisoners, released early from their sentences. i4Ni will solve everything. It will stop all crime, or so we are told by its creator and criminal mastermind, Jules Von Beck…
