The fall of the human empire : memoirs of a robot / Charles-Edouard Bouée.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bouée, Charles-Edouard, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial intelligence.

Robots.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 114 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Business, [2020]

Summary:

Written from the perspective of a robot named Lucy in the year 2040, this book explores the evolution and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity. It delves into the history of AI, its exponential advancements, and the ethical, societal, and existential questions it raises. The narrative examines humanity's relationship with technology, addressing concerns about the obsolescence of humankind, machine autonomy, and the potential risks of AI surpassing human intelligence. Blending reality with foresight, the book provides a thoughtful analysis of the challenges and opportunities posed by AI, aiming to inform and provoke reflection on the future of humanity in a technologically dominated world. It is intended for readers interested in technology, ethics, and the future of human society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Dartmouth College, 1956 : the dream of a few men

Dartmouth College, 2006 : the end of winter

2016 : the revelation

2026 : the golden age

2038 : singularity

Epilogue: 2040.

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ISBN:

1-4729-7179-5

OCLC:

1128447418