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Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought Ai To Google, Facebook, And The World
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This Colorful Pageturner Puts Artificial Intelligence Into A Human Perspective. Through The Lives Of Geoff Hinton And Other Major Players, Metz Explains This Transformative Technology And Makes The Quest Thrilling.Walter Isaacson, Author Of The Code Breakerrecipient Of Starred Reviews In Both Kirkus And Library Journalthe Untold Tech Story Of Our Timewhat Does It Mean To Be Smart? To Be Human? What Do We Really Want From Life And The Intelligence We Have, Or Might Create?With Deep And Exclusive Reporting, Across Hundreds Of Interviews, New York Times Silicon Valley Journalist Cade Metz Brings You Into The Rooms Where These Questions Are Being Answered. Where An Extraordinarily Powerful New Artificial Intelligence Has Been Built Into Our Biggest Companies, Our Social Discourse, And Our Daily Lives, With Few Of Us Even Noticing.Long Dismissed As A Technology Of The Distant Future, Artificial Intelligence Was A Project Consigned To The Fringes Of The Scientific Community. Then Two Researchers Changed Everything. One Was A Sixtyfouryearold Computer Science Professor Who Didnt Drive And Didnt Fly Because He Could No Longer Sit Downbut Still Made His Way Across North America For The Moment That Would Define A New Age Of Technology. The Other Was A Thirtysixyearold Neuroscientist And Chess Prodigy Who Laid Claim To Being The Greatest Game Player Of All Time Before Vowing To Build A Machine That Could Do Anything The Human Brain Could Do.They Took Two Very Different Paths To That Lofty Goal, And They Disagreed On How Quickly It Would Arrive. But Both Were Soon Drawn Into The Heart Of The Tech Industry. Their Ideas Drove A New Kind Of Arms Race, Spanning Google, Microsoft, Facebook, And Openai, A New Lab Founded By Silicon Valley Kingpin Elon Musk. But Some Believed That China Would Beat Them All To The Finish Line.Genius Makers Dramatically Presents The Fierce Conflict Among National Interests, Shareholder Value, The Pursuit Of Scientific Knowledge, And The Very Human Concerns About Privacy, Security, Bias, And Prejudice. Like A Great Victorian Novel, This World Of Eccentric, Brilliant, Often Unimaginably Yet Suddenly Wealthy Characters Draws You Into The Most Profound Moral Questions We Can Ask. And Like A Great Mystery, It Presents The Story And Facts That Lead To A Core, Vital Question:How Far Will We Let It Go?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Genius Makers'? A: 'Genius Makers' explores the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society, focusing on key figures like Geoff Hinton and the rivalry among major tech companies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Genius Makers'? A: The book is authored by Cade Metz, a journalist for the New York Times with expertise in Silicon Valley and technology.
- Q: What type of book is 'Genius Makers'? A: 'Genius Makers' is a nonfiction book categorized under Computers & Technology, offering insights into the world of AI and its pioneers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Genius Makers' have? A: 'Genius Makers' consists of 384 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Genius Makers' published? A: 'Genius Makers' was published on March 16, 2021.
- Q: What format is 'Genius Makers' available in? A: 'Genius Makers' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: The book discusses the history of AI, the personal stories of influential researchers, the ethical implications of AI, and the competition between tech giants.
- Q: Is 'Genius Makers' suitable for readers new to AI? A: Yes, 'Genius Makers' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for readers who are new to the topic of artificial intelligence.
- Q: Are there any reviews or accolades for 'Genius Makers'? A: The book has received starred reviews from Kirkus and Library Journal, highlighting its engaging storytelling and thorough research.
- Q: What questions does 'Genius Makers' aim to answer? A: 'Genius Makers' seeks to answer profound questions about intelligence, humanity, and the future of AI in our lives.