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Brought to you by Penguin. Hotly-anticiaped new guide to working, learning and living with the latest genereations of AI, from the acclaimed Wharton Professor of Management and author of the One Useful Thing Substack. Cutting through the noise of AI evangelists and AI doom-mongers, Wharton...

From award-winning Financial Times journalist Sarah O’Connor, a deeply reported investigation into how AI is transforming our working lives in unpredictable ways A tsunami of change, we are told, is sweeping the economy, as robots and AI threaten to take over tasks done by humans. But while we...

Brought to you by Penguin. A revelatory portrait of the visionary behind Google DeepMind, the race to control the future – and what it means to win Even in a tech world crowded with visionary leaders, Demis Hassabis is recognized as a special case. Born to working class, immigrant parents in...

El lugar místico y mágico que tuvieron los oráculos, los astrólogos y todo tipo de adivinadores en la Antigüedad hoy lo ocupan los algoritmos. Desde nuestras finanzas o la atención médica hasta las noticias, las redes sociales y los productos que consumimos, vivimos rodeados de pronósticos que influyen en cada una de nuestras decisiones y nos generan una falsa sensación de seguridad.

Do your speakers sound dull, muddy, or unbalanced… no matter how much you tweak your setup? The truth is: your room matters more than your equipment. In Sounding Better at Home, Joy Gopal Biswas reveals how everyday spaces shape the way we hear music, voices, and recordings —and how you can dramatically improve sound quality using simple, affordable changes. Whether you're building a home studio, recording podcasts, or just want richer, clearer audio from your favorite music, this practical guide shows you how to transform your space into a balanced listening environment.

From hyper-realistic deepfakes and AI-generated voices to fabricated articles and viral misinformation, digital technology has blurred the boundary between truth and illusion. From Illusion to Insight confronts this credibility crisis head-on, offering listeners a clear, structured framework for navigating the modern landscape of digital deception. This book does not merely warn about fake content—it explains how it is built.

In 2017, a small crew gathered in a windowless Pentagon room to put AI at the heart of how America makes war. Led by a Marine Corps colonel haunted by the deaths of US troops and prospect of AI-enhanced rivals, the Project Maven team raced to send AI into combat, igniting controversy and forever changing the US military. Summoning the mayhem of a tech startup, the group wrestled Pentagon bureaucrats and each other, enlisted an initially reluctant Silicon Valley, and convinced US forces to deploy little-tested AI systems in hot wars.

Brought to you by Penguin. **THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER** Sapiens showed us where we came from. In our increasingly uncertain times, Homo Deus shows us where we're going. The world-renowned historian and intellectual Yuval Noah Harari envisions a near future in which we face a new set of...

FOR NON-EXPERTS: Get an accessible introduction to quantum computing as a mathematician explains quantum algorithms, quantum entanglement, and more. Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science!

Brought to you by Penguin. An eye-opening account of the tech arms race shaping out planet, from an award-winning journalist and AI insider to the world of Sam Altman and OpenAI When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good...

Building your first PC doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you’ve ever stared at a pile of computer parts and felt overwhelmed, The Frame Rate Frontier is your calm, step-by-step roadmap from unopened boxes to a fully powered machine. Written in plain English without unnecessary jargon this beginner-friendly guide walks you through every stage of the build with confidence and clarity.

As artificial intelligence and automated systems increasingly shape our courts, hospitals, workplaces, and financial institutions, a fundamental question emerges: Who remains accountable when machines decide? Ethics in Autonomous Systems offers a rigorous yet accessible exploration of moral responsibility in a world governed by algorithms. Rather than treating automation as neutral or inevitable, this book challenges listeners to examine the ethical architecture beneath every line of code and every data-driven decision.

Modern cities are evolving into complex, data-driven ecosystems where digital intelligence and physical infrastructure increasingly operate as one interconnected organism. City of Algorithms presents a thoughtful exploration of how real-time data, smart systems, and algorithmic decision-making are reshaping urban life, sustainability, and human experience. Using a Seattle-inspired lens, this book examines the concept of urban metabolism — the continuous flow of energy, resources, information, and human activity that sustains a city's functioning.

Brought to you by Penguin. An instant NEW YORK TIMES bestseller ** A Guardian biggest book of the autumn ** AI is the greatest threat to our existence that we have ever faced. The scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction – but it’s not too late to change course...

Brought to you by Penguin. **A Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, Sept 2023** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023** AI. SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY. QUANTUM COMPUTING. Everything is about to change. This is the only book you need to understand this new world. From the ultimate...

This is a practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology. The authors bring a rare perspective, having implemented agentic AI across diverse organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—witnessing both remarkable successes and sobering failures.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn—but using it effectively requires more than curiosity. The AI Learning System is a practical, no-hype guide that shows you how to turn AI into a powerful tool for structured, independent learning. Designed for students, professionals, and self-learners, this audiobook focuses on what truly matters: building better study systems, asking smarter questions, and using AI to deepen understanding—not replace it.

Brought to you by Penguin. A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling and impactful career in an age of AI. You have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is the most important decision you’ll ever make...

We are the last generation to manage only humans. The next will manage hybrid teams of humans and AI agents. Most leaders are not ready. The rare organizations achieving 200% productivity gains from AI are not using better technology than those achieving 20%. They are managing it differently. The authors learned this from failure. Across many AI deployments, the pattern became clear: capable agents failed not from weak technology, but from a missing management layer.

In this actionable and empowering handbook, you'll discover how AI transforms sustainability from overwhelming guesswork into clear, personalized steps that fit seamlessly into your daily life. Whether you're optimizing home energy use, reducing food waste, improving transportation choices, or designing a personal carbon offset strategy, this book shows you how technology becomes your sustainability partner.