Publisher's Synopsis
In ">run: When to Get in the Way," technology and ethics intersect in a profound exploration of the future we're building with Artificial Intelligence. This book digs deep into the dilemmas of machine learning, data privacy, and the moral responsibilities we bear when programming ethical codes into machines. It challenges us to confront the uncomfortable questions about AI that most choose to ignore, delivering an urgent message: Run, don't walk, toward understanding the impact of AI on our lives.
From the everyday interaction with virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to the looming potential of autonomous weaponry, this book offers a panoramic view of the AI landscape. It ventures into the healthcare sector, where AI helps with diagnostics but raises questions about patient privacy and empathy. It scrutinizes self-driving cars, posing queries about safety and the legal ramifications of this technology. Written collaboratively by Kenyon Ross and a state-of-the-art language model, this book showcases the capabilities and limitations of AI. Through detailed discussions, it unravels the nuances of terms like 'learning' and 'thinking' in the context of machines. Is AI capable of ethical decisions, or is it a tool in the hands of human morality? This book doesn't shy away from these perplexing questions, urging the reader to get in the way of technology-to understand it, question it, and steer it in a direction that aligns with our human values. Don't just exist in a world reshaped by Artificial Intelligence; understand it. "RUN: When to Get in the Way" is your guide to comprehending the complex ethical and social implications of AI, empowering you to participate in the conversation that will define our collective future.
