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Why AI Undermines Democracy and What To Do About It
Par Mark Coeckelbergh. 2024
Across the world, AI is used as a tool for political manipulation and totalitarian repression. Stories about AI are often…
stories of polarization, discrimination, surveillance, and oppression. Is democracy in danger? And can we do anything about it? In this compelling and balanced book, Mark Coeckelbergh reveals the key risks posed by AI for democracy. He argues that AI, as currently used and developed, undermines fundamental principles on which liberal democracies are founded, such as freedom and equality. How can we make democracy more resilient in the face of AI? And, more positively, what can AI do for democracy? Coeckelbergh advocates not only for more democratic technologies, but also for new political institutions and a renewal of education to ensure that AI promotes, rather than hinders, the common good for the twenty-first century. Why AI Undermines Democracy and What to Do About It is illuminating reading for anyone who is concerned about the fate of democracy.Police Investigative Interviews and Interpreting: Context, Challenges, and Strategies (Advances in Police Theory and Practice)
Par Sedat Mulayim, Miranda Lai, Caroline Norma. 2015
Police interviews with suspects and witnesses provide some of the most significant evidence in criminal investigations. Frequently challenging, they require…
special training and skills. This interaction process is further complicated when the suspect or witness does not speak the same language as the interviewer. A professional reference that can bBlender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil
Par John M. Blain. 2022
This book describes how to access the Grease Pencil component in Blender and create 2D Animation within the Blender 3D…
environment. It is assumed that the reader has no previous knowledge of the Blender program and treats 2D Animation using the Grease Pencil as a standalone application.Grease Pencil is a component of the 3D modeling and animation program, Blender. Blender is a free open-source 3D Computer Graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality and computer games.Key Features: The first comprehensive beginner's guide to the Grease Pencil component of Blender Facets of operation are explained in short concise chapters with cross references Written instruction is accompanied by diagram illustrations in reference to the program's Graphical User Interface The book is also available in a discounted set along with The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation.AI Investing For Dummies
Par Paul Mladjenovic. 2024
Winning strategies for investors looking to boost gains with artificial intelligence AI is one of the hottest investment trends on…
Wall Street. AI Investing For Dummies gives you all the must-know details on how artificial intelligence can benefit investors. You’ll learn how powerful AI can be in helping you make better decisions, identify hidden opportunities, and build wealth in stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate. This easy-to-understand Dummies guide also covers budgeting, taxes, estates, and planning for college and retirement—all with AI-specific tactics that can improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and level up your portfolio’s performance. You’ll also find all the info you need to sift through and implement the right resources and solutions for you. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of AI investing Debunk the biggest myths about AI investing Get an in-depth analysis of the top AI stocks to watch Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in AI investing Take a peek at the role of AI in shaping the future of finance This is the ideal Dummies resource for consumers and investors who are new to AI and want to wrap their heads around this emerging technology.Global Trafficking in Women and Children (International Police Executive Symposium Co-Publications)
Par Obi N. I. Ebbe, Dilip K. Das. 2008
War, poverty, and famine; political, social, and economic change; and the deep seated views and rituals rooted in a culture‘s…
history and traditions all contribute to the widespread and growing trafficking of women and children. The multilayered complexity, myriad contributing factors, enormous amount of money involved, and sheer magnitude of theIT Best Practices: Management, Teams, Quality, Performance, and Projects
Par Tom C. Witt. 2012
Consistent success does not happen by chance. It occurs by having an understanding of what is happening in the environment…
and then having the skills to execute the necessary changes. Ideal for project, IT, and systems development managers, IT Best Practices: Management, Teams, Quality, Performance, and Projects details the skills, knowledge, and aPolice Corruption in the NYPD: From Knapp to Mollen
Par Steven V. Gilbert, Barbara A. Gilbert. 2016
Police Corruption in the NYPD: From Knapp to Mollen explores how the New York Police Department experienced two major investigations…
within a quarter of a century. It compares the states of corruption within the NYPD during the Knapp and Mollen commissions, examining why corruption continued and why the revealed ethical breaches became more seriousBasics of Game Design
Par Michael Moore. 2011
Basics of Game Design is for anyone wanting to become a professional game designer. Focusing on creating the game mechanics…
for data-driven games, it covers role-playing, real-time strategy, first-person shooter, simulation, and other games. Written by a 25-year veteran of the game industry, the guide offers detailed explanations of how to design tEmerging Technologies in Healthcare
Par Suzanne Moss Richins. 2015
Recent changes in healthcare delivery as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are forcing providers to focus…
on technology as a way to improve the health of the population, while engaging patients and encouraging them to take accountability for maintaining their own health. One way of doing this is through the use of mobile heMachines Who Think: A Personal Inquiry into the History and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence
Par Pamela McCorduck, Cli Cfe. 2004
This book is a history of artificial intelligence, that audacious effort to duplicate in an artifact what we consider to…
be our most important property—our intelligence. It is an invitation for anybody with an interest in the future of the human race to participate in the inquiry.Software Designers in Action: A Human-Centric Look at Design Work
Par André van der Hoek, Marian Petre. 2014
Software Designers in Action: A Human-Centric Look at Design Work examines how developers actually perform software design in their day-to-day…
work. The book offers a comprehensive look at early software design, exploring the work of professional designers from a range of different viewpoints. Divided into four sections, it discusses various theoreCloud Enterprise Architecture
Par Pethuru Raj. 2013
Cloud Enterprise Architecture examines enterprise architecture (EA) in the context of the surging popularity of Cloud computing. It explains the…
different kinds of desired transformations the architectural blocks of EA undergo in light of this strategically significant convergence. Chapters cover each of the contributing architectures of EA-business, information, application, integration, security, and technology-illustrating the current and impending implications of the Cloud on each. Discussing the implications of the Cloud paradigm on EA, the book details the perceptible and positive changes that will affect EA design, governance, strategy, management, and sustenance. The author ties these topics together with chapters on Cloud integration and composition architecture. He also examines the Enterprise Cloud, Federated Clouds, and the vision to establish the InterCloud. Laying out a comprehensive strategy for planning and executing Cloud-inspired transformations, the book: Explains how the Cloud changes and affects enterprise architecture design, governance, strategy, management, and sustenance Presents helpful information on next-generation Cloud computing Describes additional architectural types such as enterprise-scale integration, security, management, and governance architectures This book is an ideal resource for enterprise architects, Cloud evangelists and enthusiasts, and Cloud application and service architects. Cloud center administrators, Cloud business executives, managers, and analysts will also find the book helpful and inspirational while formulating appropriate mechanisms and schemes for sound modernization and migration of traditional applications to Cloud infrastructures and platforms.Researching an individual‘s, firm‘s or brands online presence has become standard practice for many employers, investigators, and intelligence officers, including…
law enforcement. Countless companies and organizations are implementing their own policies, procedures, and practices for Internet investigations, cybervetting, and intelligence.On the Way to Fun: An Emotion-Based Approach to Successful Game Design
Par Roberto Dillon. 2010
How can video games be fun and immerse players in fantastic worlds where anything seems possible? How can they be…
so engaging to have become the main entertainment product for children and adults alike? In On the Way to Fun, the author proposes a possible answer to these questions by going back to the roots of gaming and showing how early games, asOn Animation: The Director's Perspective Vol 2
Par Ron Diamond. 2020
On Animation: The Director's Perspective is a collection of interviews with 23 animated feature-film directors. These extensive interviews were conducted…
over the past several years by filmmakers and educators (and peers to the directors interviews) Tom Sito and Bill Kroyer. Interviews cover in-depth discussion of each director's career -- focusing on their creative development, their films, lesson learned and advice. The interviews were edited and produced by Ron Diamond.Key FeaturesInterviews with the greatest living legends in animationOffers profound insight into the creative process of these giantsGrants advice and lessons for inspiring animatorsSecurity for Service Oriented Architectures
Par Walter Williams. 2014
This book examines both application and security architectures and illustrates the relationship between the two. Supplying authoritative guidance through the…
design of distributed and resilient applications, it provides an overview of the various standards that service oriented and distributed applications leverage to provide the understanding required to make intelligent decisions regarding their design. The book reviews recent research on access control for simple and conversation-based web services, advanced digital identity management techniques, and access control for web-based workflows.This is not another how-to guide for program managers or another reiteration of the Project Management Institute's standards for program…
management. Instead, Program Management Leadership: Creating Successful Team Dynamics examines various leadership approaches and illustrates the value of effective leadership styles in Program Management forBuilding Smart Cities: Analytics, ICT, and Design Thinking
Par Carol L. Stimmel. 2016
The term "smart city" defines the new urban environment, one that is designed for performance through information and communication technologies.…
Given that the majority of people across the world will live in urban environments within the next few decades, it's not surprising that massive effort and investment is being placed into efforts to develPhoneGap Build: Developing Cross Platform Mobile Applications in the Cloud
Par Bintu Harwani. 2014
PhoneGap is a standards-based, open-source development framework that can be deployed to any mobile device without losing the features of…
the native app-allowing for access to device contacts, the local file system, camera, and media on multiple platforms without requiring users to write a single line of code. Ideal for intermediate to advanced users, this book offers the comprehensive coverage you need to harness the power of this dynamic tool. It provides complete coverage of the cloud computing platform and the theories behind cloud computing, using a series of engaging examples.A Tale of Two Transformations: Bringing Lean and Agile Software Development to Life
Par Michael K. Levine. 2012
There are many books that seek to explain Lean and Agile software that offer theory, techniques, and examples. Michael Levine’s…
first book, A Tale of Two Systems, is one of the best, synthesizing Lean manufacturing and product development with agile software concepts in an engaging business novel. However, there has been precious little practical guidance for those seeking to change existing organizations to become Lean and Agile, until now. Mr. Levine has followed the successful approach of A Tale of Two Systems, telling two simultaneous intertwined and contrasting stories, to bring organizational transformation to life. Mary O’Connell and James "Wes" Wesleyan, recently engaged to be married, share a commitment to Lean and Agile Software. They have recently become leaders in two very different companies – one, stuck in a slow-moving, unresponsive, process-driven quagmire of a software culture; the other, struggling through the chaos of a sales-driven, process-less swirl. Together with their wise mentor, Neville Roberts, they identify two approaches to making needed changes: Drive People (a top-down approach focused on processes and tools), and People Driven (an enablement approach focused on people and organizations). Mary and Wes evaluate their situations and choose approaches that best fit for them, and the transformations commence. A Tale of Two Transformations differs from many information technology books by grappling with all the complexities of our organizations: the people, the politics, the financials, the processes – in short, the culture from which our Lean and Agile journeys must begin. The change model presented in the flow of the stories is generally applicable, and can help anyone thinking about how to improve their organization.