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How to Speak Machine, with a New Preface by the Author: A Gentle Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

AUTHOR Maeda, John
PUBLISHER MIT Press (05/20/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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A simple, enduring framework for understanding the complex world of AI and machine learning--updated with a new preface.

As the capabilities of AI and language models like ChatGPT continue to advance, it is more important than ever to understand the implications and potential pitfalls of these technologies. Reissued with a new preface, How to Speak Machine, which was first published in 2019, draws on John Maeda's extensive experience as one of the world's preeminent interdisciplinary thinkers on technology and design to provide actionable guidance for businesses, product designers, and policymakers. Using thoughtful explorations and occasionally whimsical examples, he identifies a framework that describes the key capabilities and pitfalls of any machine learning system, and offers a vision for how they can be used to create inclusive and world-changing products.

Essential reading for anyone seeking a high-level understanding of how machines "think" and what the future may hold, How to Speak Machine is more relevant than ever today--as AI becomes even more enmeshed in all areas of business and product design.

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ISBN-13: 9780262553179
ISBN-10: 0262553171
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 244
Carton Quantity: 25
Product Dimensions: 5.30 x 0.70 x 7.90 inches
Weight: 0.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Social Aspects
Technology & Engineering | Data Science - Machine Learning
Technology & Engineering | Artificial Intelligence - General
Dewey Decimal: 006.3
Library of Congress Control Number: 2024059768
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A simple, enduring framework for understanding the complex world of AI and machine learning--updated with a new preface.

As the capabilities of AI and language models like ChatGPT continue to advance, it is more important than ever to understand the implications and potential pitfalls of these technologies. Reissued with a new preface, How to Speak Machine, which was first published in 2019, draws on John Maeda's extensive experience as one of the world's preeminent interdisciplinary thinkers on technology and design to provide actionable guidance for businesses, product designers, and policymakers. Using thoughtful explorations and occasionally whimsical examples, he identifies a framework that describes the key capabilities and pitfalls of any machine learning system, and offers a vision for how they can be used to create inclusive and world-changing products.

Essential reading for anyone seeking a high-level understanding of how machines "think" and what the future may hold, How to Speak Machine is more relevant than ever today--as AI becomes even more enmeshed in all areas of business and product design.

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