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Code Dependent: Living In The Shadow Of Ai
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A Riveting Story Of What It Means To Be Human In A World Changed By Artificial Intelligence, Revealing The Perils And Inequities Of Our Growing Reliance On Automated Decisionmakingon The Surface, A British Poet, An Ubereats Courier In Pittsburgh, An Indian Doctor, And A Chinese Activist In Exile Have Nothing In Common. But They Are In Fact Linked By A Profound Common Experienceunexpected Encounters With Artificial Intelligence. In Code Dependent, Murgia Shows How Automated Systems Are Reshaping Our Lives All Over The World, From Technology That Marks Children As Future Criminals, To An App That Is Helping To Give Diagnoses To A Remote Tribal Community.Ai Has Already Infiltrated Our Daytoday, Through Languagegenerating Chatbots Like Chatgpt And Social Media. But Its Also Affecting Us In More Insidious Ways. It Touches Everything From Our Interpersonal Relationships, To Our Kids Education, Work, Finances, Public Services, And Even Our Human Rights.By Highlighting The Voices Of Ordinary People In Places Far Removed From The Cozy Enclave Of Silicon Valley, Code Dependent Explores The Impact Of A Set Of Powerful, Flawed, And Oftenexploitative Technologies On Individuals, Communities, And Our Wider Society. Murgia Exposes How Ai Can Strip Away Our Collective And Individual Sense Of Agency, And Shatter Our Illusion Of Free Will.The Ways In Which Algorithms And Their Effects Are Governed Over The Coming Years Will Profoundly Impact Us All. Yet We Cant Agree On A Common Path Forward. We Cannot Decide What Preferences And Morals We Want To Encode In These Entitiesor What Controls We May Want To Impose On Them. And Thus, We Are Collectively Relinquishing Our Moral Authority To Machines.In Code Dependent, Murgia Not Only Sheds Light On This Chilling Phenomenon, But Also Charts A Path Of Resistance. Ai Is Already Changing What It Means To Be Human, In Ways Large And Small, And Murgia Reveals What Could Happen If We Fail To Reclaim Our Humanity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the impact of artificial intelligence on human experiences, exploring how automated decision-making affects our lives, relationships, and sense of agency.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Code Dependent'? A: The author is Madhumita Murgia, a British poet and writer known for her insights on technology and society.
- Q: When was 'Code Dependent' published? A: The book is scheduled for publication on June 18, 2024.
- Q: What formats is 'Code Dependent' available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Code Dependent' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What are some key issues addressed in 'Code Dependent'? A: Key issues include the perils of reliance on AI, the inequities in automated systems, and the challenges of maintaining human agency in an increasingly automated world.
- Q: Is 'Code Dependent' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for a wide range of readers, particularly those interested in technology, ethics, and the social implications of AI.
- Q: What recognition has 'Code Dependent' received? A: The book has been shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction and named a best book of the year by Esquire, The Spectator, and Publishers Weekly.
- Q: What is the writing style of 'Code Dependent'? A: The writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, effectively combining personal narratives with broader societal issues related to AI.
- Q: Does 'Code Dependent' offer solutions to the issues it raises? A: Yes, the author charts a path of resistance and discusses how to reclaim humanity in the face of technological challenges.