Chatgpt and Bard for Business Automation
Learning and using groundbreaking generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard can take some time. It's a journey that requires patience and flexibility. This book is an indispensable guide for any developer who wants to be a part of the ChatGPT and Bard revolution.ChatGPT and Bard represent an epochal event in the world of generative AI on par with the emergence of the Internet or the launch of the iPhone. But the impact could be even more transformative. No doubt, building applications with ChatGPT and Bard are quickly become strategic and a must-have. This is why developers must understand these technologies now.You'll start with a deep dive on ChatGPT and Bard and see how ChatGPT works with the transformer and diffusion models. The book also illustrates how to use the various APIs, such as GPT-4, ChatGPT, Bard, and Bedrock, focusing on the practical uses of these powerful technologies. This includes understanding embeddings, fine tuning ofthe models, using zero-shot and few-shot learning, and adjusting the parameters like temperature. ChatGPT and Bard for Business Automation is your step-by-step tutorial on how to create apps for blog generation, sentiment analysis, language translation and integration. What You Will Learn See how generative AI models work, their uses cases, benefits, and risks.Work with the various generative AI APIs such as GPT-4, ChatGPT, Bard, Bedrock and Anthropic.Understand prompt engineering, embeddings, fine tuning, and zero-shot/no-shot learning.Develop various applications, such as detecting sentiment. Create blogs and translate languages. Who This Book Is For Data scientists and engineers who want to leverage generative AI APIs; software engineers and developers interested in generative AI and how to integrate the APIs into existing IT environments; start-up personnel who want to use generative AI.
Coding Basics with Microsoft Visual Studio
A comprehensive guide to kickstart your journey into the world of coding using the powerful tools and features of Microsoft Visual Studio. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in programming or an enthusiast looking to enhance your skills, this book is your go-to resource. Explore the fundamentals of coding, delve into popular programming languages like C# and Python, and discover how to build basic applications and web projects effortlessly. With clear explanations and hands-on examples, you'll master essential coding concepts and unlock the potential of Visual Studio's intuitive interface. Navigate through debugging, version control, and collaborative coding, and gain insights into deploying your creations with ease. Whether you're aiming to create desktop applications, web solutions, or APIs, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the dynamic world of coding. Let "Coding Basics with Microsoft Visual Studio" empower you to turn your coding aspirations into reality.
Human-Computer Interaction - Interact 2023
The four-volume set LNCS 14442 -14445 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2023, held in York, UK, in August/September 2023. The 71 full papers and 58 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 406 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: 3D Interaction; Accessibility; Accessibility and Aging; Accessibility for Auditory/Hearing Disabilities; Co-Design; Cybersecurity and Trust; Data Physicalisation and Cross-device; Eye-Free, Gesture Interaction and Sign Language; Haptic interaction and Healthcare applications; Self-Monitoring; Human-Robot Interaction; Information Visualization; Information Visualization and 3D Interaction; Interacting with Children; Interaction with Conversational Agents; Methodologies for HCI; Model-Based UI Design and Testing; Montion Sickness, Stress and Risk perception in 3D Environments and Multisensory interaction; VR experiences; Natural Language Processing and AI Explainability; Online Collaboration and Cooperative work; Recommendation Systems and AI Explainability; Social AI; Social and Ubiquitous Computing; Social Media and Digital Learning; Understanding Users and Privacy Issues; User movement and 3D Environments; User Self-Report; User Studies; User Studies, Eye-Tracking, and Physiological Data; Virtual Reality; Virtual Reality and Training; Courses; Industrial Experiences; Interactive Demonstrations; Keynotes; Panels; Posters; and Workshops.
Human-Computer Interaction - Interact 2023
The four-volume set LNCS 14442 -14445 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2023, held in York, UK, in August/September 2023. The 71 full papers and 58 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 406 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: 3D Interaction; Accessibility; Accessibility and Aging; Accessibility for Auditory/Hearing Disabilities; Co-Design; Cybersecurity and Trust; Data Physicalisation and Cross-device; Eye-Free, Gesture Interaction and Sign Language; Haptic interaction and Healthcare applications; Self-Monitoring; Human-Robot Interaction; Information Visualization; Information Visualization and 3D Interaction; Interacting with Children; Interaction with Conversational Agents; Methodologies for HCI; Model-Based UI Design and Testing; Montion Sickness, Stress and Risk perception in 3D Environments and Multisensory interaction; VR experiences; Natural Language Processing and AI Explainability; Online Collaboration and Cooperative work; Recommendation Systems and AI Explainability; Social AI; Social and Ubiquitous Computing; Social Media and Digital Learning; Understanding Users and Privacy Issues; User movement and 3D Environments; User Self-Report; User Studies; User Studies, Eye-Tracking, and Physiological Data; Virtual Reality; Virtual Reality and Training; Courses; Industrial Experiences; Interactive Demonstrations; Keynotes; Panels; Posters; and Workshops.
Human-Computer Interaction - Interact 2023
The four-volume set LNCS 14442 -14445 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2023, held in York, UK, in August/September 2023. The 71 full papers and 58 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 406 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: 3D Interaction; Accessibility; Accessibility and Aging; Accessibility for Auditory/Hearing Disabilities; Co-Design; Cybersecurity and Trust; Data Physicalisation and Cross-device; Eye-Free, Gesture Interaction and Sign Language; Haptic interaction and Healthcare applications; Self-Monitoring; Human-Robot Interaction; Information Visualization; Information Visualization and 3D Interaction; Interacting with Children; Interaction with Conversational Agents; Methodologies for HCI; Model-Based UI Design and Testing; Montion Sickness, Stress and Risk perception in 3D Environments and Multisensory interaction; VR experiences; Natural Language Processing and AI Explainability; Online Collaboration and Cooperative work; Recommendation Systems and AI Explainability; Social AI; Social and Ubiquitous Computing; Social Media and Digital Learning; Understanding Users and Privacy Issues; User movement and 3D Environments; User Self-Report; User Studies; User Studies, Eye-Tracking, and Physiological Data; Virtual Reality; Virtual Reality and Training; Courses; Industrial Experiences; Interactive Demonstrations; Keynotes; Panels; Posters; and Workshops.
The Mystic Typewriter
Dr. Arvind Bakshi has a seemingly perfect life, a roaring medical practice, and a beautiful wife and daughter. But Destiny had other plans. A cruel turn of events, and he finds himself alone in a strange town. Would he be able to unravel the mystery of these terrible chains of events? Would some mystic occurrences help him to find a new lease of life, and in the process, make some startling discoveries?
Computational Complexity in Psychiatric Agency
In the third and final volume of the series, Computational Complexity in Psychiatric Agency, Moldenhauer explores the ultimate extension of the topics of a computational theory of operator and interpreter replacing the ultimately flawed subjectivity of the subject and analyst. With the possibility of a systemic enframing of the analyst as the interpreter and the phenomenological epoche of the subject as an operator, the road is set for not only a self-analytic or lay analytic, but of a machine-assisted analysis. Moldenhauer explores the profound nature of consciousness and its complexities, moving beyond reductionist perspectives that attempt to explain it solely through brain processes. Instead, the book presents a holistic understanding that recognizes consciousness as a fundamental aspect of reality, transcending the boundaries of the material world. Moldenhauer examines AI systems that exhibit elements of consciousness and agency, prompting us to question the ethical implications and consider the similarities between AI and biological organisms. This exploration disrupts conventional perspectives and sparks profound inquiries into the intersection of human and artificial psychology. "Computation Complexity in Psychiatric Agency" offers a thought-provoking inquiry into the essence of existence. Moldenhauer invites readers to reflect on the profound mysteries of consciousness, complexity, and agency, encouraging a deeper exploration of the subject matter. Through a clinical lens, the book provides an analytical framework for understanding the intricate interplay between consciousness, computation, and the fabric of reality. Prepare to challenge your assumptions and expand your understanding of the human mind. This book aims to redefine our comprehension of agency, consciousness, and the evolving field of artificial psychology.
The Self-Taught Cloud Computing Engineer
Transform into a cloud-savvy professional by mastering cloud technologies through hands-on projects and expert guidance, paving the way for a thriving cloud computing careerKey Features: - Gain a solid foundation in cloud computing with a structured, easy-to-follow guide- Develop practical skills across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, covering compute, storage, networking, data, security, and AI- Work on real life industrial projects, business use cases, and personal cloud career development- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: As cloud computing continues to revolutionize IT, professionals face the challenge of keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies. This book provides a clear roadmap for mastering cloud concepts, developing hands-on expertise, and obtaining professional certifications, making it an essential resource for those looking to advance their careers in cloud computing.Starting with a focus on the Amazon cloud, you'll be introduced to fundamental AWS cloud services, followed by advanced AWS cloud services in the domains of data, machine learning, and security. Next, you'll build proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) by examining the common attributes of the three clouds, differentiating their unique features, along with leveraging real-life cloud project implementations on these cloud platforms. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, you'll gain the skills needed to work confidently across different cloud platforms. The book concludes with career development guidance, including certification paths and industry insights to help you succeed in the cloud computing landscape.Walking through this cloud computing book, you'll systematically establish a robust footing in AWS, Azure, and GCP, and emerge as a cloud-savvy professional, equipped with cloud certificates to validate your skills.What You Will Learn: - Develop core skills needed to work with AWS, Azure, and GCP- Gain proficiency in compute, storage, and networking services across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments- Integrate cloud databases, big data, and machine learning services in multi-cloud environments- Design and develop data pipelines, encompassing data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization in the clouds- Implement machine learning pipelines in multi-cloud environment- Secure cloud infrastructure ecosystems with advanced cloud security servicesWho this book is for: This book is ideal for IT professionals looking to transition into cloud computing, as well as experienced cloud practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge. Whether you're a beginner with basic computing experience or an industry professional aiming to expand your expertise, this comprehensive guide provides the skills and insights needed to excel in the cloud domain.Table of Contents- Amazon EC2 and Cloud Compute Services- Amazon Cloud Storage Services- Amazon Cloud Networking Services- Amazon Cloud Database Services- Amazon Cloud Big Data Services- Amazon Cloud Machine Learning Services- Amazon Cloud Security Services- Google Cloud Foundation Services- Google Cloud Data Services- Google Cloud AI Services- Google Cloud Security Services- Azure Cloud Foundation Services- Azure Cloud Data Services- Azure Cloud AI Services- Azure Cloud Security Services- Achieving Cloud Certifications- Building a Successful Cloud Computing Career
Azure Architecture Explained
Enhance your career as an Azure architect with cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and resources from industry leadersKey Features: Develop your business case for the cloud with technical guidance from industry expertsAddress critical business challenges effectively by leveraging proven combinations of Azure servicesTackle real-world scenarios by applying practical knowledge of reference architecturesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Azure is a sophisticated technology that requires a detailed understanding to reap its full potential and employ its advanced features. This book provides you with a clear path to designing optimal cloud-based solutions in Azure, by delving into the platform's intricacies.You'll begin by understanding the effective and efficient security management and operation techniques in Azure to implement the appropriate configurations in Microsoft Entra ID. Next, you'll explore how to modernize your applications for the cloud, examining the different computation and storage options, as well as using Azure data solutions to help migrate and monitor workloads. You'll also find out how to build your solutions, including containers, networking components, security principles, governance, and advanced observability. With practical examples and step-by-step instructions, you'll be empowered to work on infrastructure-as-code to effectively deploy and manage resources in your environment.By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the world of cloud computing confidently.What You Will Learn: Implement and monitor cloud ecosystem including, computing, storage, networking, and securityRecommend optimal services for performance and scaleProvide, monitor, and adjust capacity for optimal resultsCraft custom Azure solution architecturesDesign computation, networking, storage, and security aspects in AzureImplement and maintain Azure resources effectivelyWho this book is for: This book is an indispensable resource for Azure architects looking to develop cloud-based services along with deploying and managing applications within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. It caters to professionals responsible for crucial IT operations, encompassing budgeting, business continuity, governance, identity management, networking, security, and automation. If you have prior experience in operating systems, virtualization, infrastructure, storage structures, or networking, and aspire to master the implementation of best practices in the Azure cloud, then this book will become your go-to guide.
Tech Writing Tips
Struggling to write technical documents? Learn practical tips that transform this complicated task into a clear and simple process.Tired of dreading every technical writing project? Overwhelmed by complex ideas that need to be communicated clearly? Wish you had an easy-to-read guide to make your documents better? A.M. Einspruch is a professional technical writer with over three decades of expertise in the field. Now, Einspruch reveals his hands-on strategies and techniques to help you enhance your technical writing quickly and effectively.Tech Writing Tips: A Practical Guide for Technical People is a comprehensive, yet accessible, handbook that simplifies the process of writing technical documents. Filled with useful examples, easy-to-follow explanations, and interesting insights, this guide makes technical writing enjoyable and can be immediately applied to your specific work. By implementing these techniques, you'll soon see improvements in your documents, making them clearer, more concise, and effective.In Tech Writing Tips, you'll discover: How to work out who your audience is, and then use language that's laser-targeted to them, whether they have deep domain expertise or are complete novices.The essential elements of a well-structured technical document.Strategies for getting your thoughts on the page, and improving clarity and coherence in your writing.Tips for effective editing and proofreading to polish your work.Engaging exercises to strengthen your technical writing skills right away.Tech Writing Tips is your go-to guide for mastering real-world technical writing skills.If you like clear explanations, step-by-step guidance, and engaging content, then you'll love A.M. Einspruch's incredibly useful guide.Buy Tech Writing Tips to transform your technical writing and create better documents today!
Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications
This post-conference book constitutes selected papers of the Fifth International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2021, held virtually due to COVID 19, and Sixth International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2022, held in Valletta, Malta, in October 2022.The 8 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 48 submissions for CHIRA 2021 and 37 submissions for CHIRA 2022. The papers selected to be included in this book contribute to the understanding of relevant trends of current research on computer-human interaction, including user-centered interaction design patterns, user experience design, multimedia and multimodal Interaction, interaction design modelling, haptic and tangible devices, accessible and adaptive interaction, user behaviour analysis, user experience evaluation, modelling human factors, mobile computer-human interaction, machine learning, information retrieval, human-centered AI and design and evaluation.
Graph-Based Representations in Pattern Recognition
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th IAPR-TC-15 International Workshop on Graph-Based Representations in Pattern Recognition, GbRPR 2023, which took place in Vietri sul Mare, Italy, in September 2023.The 16 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. They were organized in topical sections on graph kernels and graph algorithms; graph neural networks; and graph-based representations and applications.
Algorithmic High-Dimensional Robust Statistics
Robust statistics is the study of designing estimators that perform well even when the dataset significantly deviates from the idealized modeling assumptions, such as in the presence of model misspecification or adversarial outliers in the dataset. The classical statistical theory, dating back to pioneering works by Tukey and Huber, characterizes the information-theoretic limits of robust estimation for most common problems. A recent line of work in computer science gave the first computationally efficient robust estimators in high dimensions for a range of learning tasks. This reference text for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in machine learning theory, provides an overview of recent developments in algorithmic high-dimensional robust statistics, presenting the underlying ideas in a clear and unified manner, while leveraging new perspectives on the developed techniques to provide streamlined proofs of these results. The most basic and illustrative results are analyzed in each chapter, while more tangential developments are explored in the exercises.
Serious Games
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th Joint International Conference on Serious Games, JCSG 2023, held in Dublin, Ireland, during October 26-27, 2023. The 18 full papers presented together with 9 short papers and 14 poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. They are grouped into the following topics: technology and systems; theoretical and design aspects; health and wellbeing; extended realities; soft and social skills; academic skills; and posters and exhibits.
Creativity in Intelligent Technologies and Data Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th Conference on Creativity in Intellectual Technologies and Data Science, CIT&DS 2023, held in Volgograd, Russia, in September 2023.The 40 regular papers and 2 keynote papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 148 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies for creative tasks. Knowledge discovery in patent and open sources; Artificial intelligence & Deep Learning Technologies for Creative tasks. Open science semantic technologies; Artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies for creative tasks. Computer vision and knowledge-based control; Cyber-physical systems and big data-driven control: pro-active modeling in intelligent decision making support; Cyber-Physical Systems & Big Data-driven world. Industrial creativity in CASE/CAI/CAD/PDM; Cyber-Physical Systems & Big Data-driven world. Intelligent Internet of Services and Internet of Things; Intelligent Technologies in Social Engineering. Data Science in Social Networks Analysis and Cyber Security; Intelligent Technologies in Social Engineering. Creativity & Game-Based Learning; Intelligent Technologies in Social Engineering. Intelligent Technologies in Medicine& Healthcare; Intelligent Technologies in Social Engineering. Intelligent technologies in Urban Design&Computing.
Women in Soft Computing
This book gives a detailed information of various soft computing techniques across various fields for solving relevant, real-life problems. The authors, all female leaders in the field, show how soft computing uses approximate calculations to provide imprecise yet usable solutions to complex computational problems. This enables solutions for problems that may be either unsolvable or too time-consuming to solve with current hardware. The authors show how these techniques, when applied, have proven to be efficient and robust in many difficult situations. As an important part of the Women in Science and Engineering book series, the work highlights the contribution of women leaders in soft computing, inspiring women and men, girls and boys to enter and apply themselves to secure the future in the field.
The 2 Minute Tester
Discover the Perfect Guide to Become the Best QAT Tester in No Time.This guide gives you 33 specific areas of testing that will improve your testing skills. Each section can be read in 2 minutes and contains specific actions you can take to improve your testing skills.What you need are clear explanations and guidance on how to communicate the results of your testing, how to build a test team or how to get the most out of your more reticent test team members - precisely what this book has.This book is about actionable advice. You can dip in and out of specific sections to get advice and tips for areas you may already be familiar with or on areas you aren't so clear about.Jump in and use this as a guide to help you navigate the choppy waters of QAT!It doesn't matter if you are starting your journey in Quality Assurance and Testing, or you are at the midpoint of your career, or even if you are operating at a senior level - there is always room for improvement.Here are some of the things that the 2 Minute Tester can offer you: 33 specific and actionable routines that will make you a better QAT professional.Ways to blend your soft and hard skills to become a better tester.How to recruit your "Avengers" testing team.How to write bug reports that get to the heart of the issue.How to successfully manage testing projectsThe easiest and most effective ways to communicate testing outcomes.
Learn Chatgpt- The AI Solutions Method Book
Learn How To Implement Personalized AI Solutions, Earn More, Get More Done, But With Less Cost And In Less Time!Are you tired of navigating life's challenges without the game-changing advantage of AI? Do you wonder how others effortlessly outperform you in productivity and innovation, leaving you feeling left behind? Do you find yourself drowning in a sea of to-dos, struggling to keep up until stress and overwhelm take over?If so, uncover the secrets in LEARN CHATGPT: THE AI SOLUTIONS METHOD BOOK.Reclaim your control of time and transform the way you work with the numerous AI augmented solutions taught in the book. Unleash ChatGPT's potential to supercharge your business earnings and propel you to success. Imagine focusing on decision-making while AI automates your workflow and feeds you with valuable actionable insights. It would be you replacing those without knowledge of AI as you continue to build your AI augmented expertise, not the other way around.William Leeson provides a step-by-step method book to show you how to be a member of the future workforce where a working knowledge of AI is not an edge but rather a necessity for maintaining competitiveness. From the use of intelligent prompting to advanced techniques for optimizing productivity and maximizing earning potential, he'll show you what is missing from the money-making equation.In this book, you'll discover the following: What is Artificial IntelligenceWhat is the ChatGPT InterfaceWhat are some of the intelligent prompting techniques and how best to apply themHow to monetize and maximize your earning potential with ChatGPTThe best practices to manage time, schedule tasks and handle project workflow aligned to your personal goalsAdvanced strategies for customized solutionsOptimization techniques for continuous training and improvementHow to monitor AI-generated contentQuality assurance techniques for accuracy and relevanceIntegration of ChatGPT into existing systems and workflowsHow to maximize profitability and returnsAnd much, much more!Learn ChatGPT: The AI Solutions Method Book is for anyone who wishes to ride the wave of AI transformation, but struggles with navigating its complexities. Whether you're a student, business owner, professional, or an everyday individual, the AI solutions in this book can bring about transformation in all aspects of your life.Grab your copy of Learn ChatGPT: The AI Solutions Method Book today to kickstart your first steps towards mastering AI.Take action now. Don't wait another moment.
Modernizing Legacy Applications to Microsoft Azure
Move legacy applications to a hyper-scale cloud such as Azure using best practices and surefire techniquesKey Features: Meet the needs of mainframe applications using hyper-scale platformMove from a monolithic architecture to a modern cloud architecture by employing a perspective planAvoid the big bang approach to modernization when in need of a phased approachPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Organizations have varying circumstances, objectives, and prerequisites when contemplating a hyper-scale cloud solution transformation to a platform such as Azure. Modernizing Legacy Applications to Microsoft Azure uncovers potential scenarios and provides choices, methodologies, techniques, and prospective possibilities for transitioning from legacy applications to the Microsoft Azure environment.You'll start by understanding the legacy systems and the main concerns regarding migration. Then, you'll investigate why distributed architectures are compelling and the various components of the Azure platform needed during migration. After that, you'll explore the approaches to modernizing legacy applications and the Rs of modernizing (i.e., rehost, refactor, rearchitect, and retire). You'll also learn about integration approaches and potential pitfalls.By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to modernize your legacy workloads while being aware of pitfalls and best practices.What You Will Learn: Understand your current legacy estate's options before moving to AzureMove to a cloud environment from your legacy applicationsBuild equivalent or superior application SLAs in AzureUse interoperability to enable a phased approachIntegrate DevOps to help accelerate modernizationExtend application functionality after migrationWho this book is for: This book is for both decision makers and implementers including CIOs, CTOs, data and application architects, developers (both legacy and cloud), and business strategists. Prior knowledge of legacy languages and modern cloud-based languages like C#/.NET and Java would be helpful.
The Strange Voyage of M獺el D繳in
This is a new edition of one of the great stories of Irish mythology. It is extensively illustrated in full color by Midjourney, at the time of publication the leading AI illustration tool. The text is by David Major, author of The Day of the Nefilim, and Air for Fire.The Strange Voyage of M獺el D繳in is a legendary tale from Gaelic literature that holds a significant place in the traditions of myth and history. It recounts the extraordinary maritime journey of the heroic M獺el D繳in and his companions as they embark on a perilous quest.The story begins with M獺el D繳in seeking revenge for the death of his father at the hands of raiders. He gathers a crew of seventeen warriors (plus three stepbrothers who decide to tag along) and sets sail in a currach. Their voyage takes them through various mystical islands and encounters with fantastic beings, testing their courage, wit, and resilience.Throughout the voyage, M獺el D繳in and his crew face a series of challenges and adventures. They encounter strange islands inhabited by giants, shape-shifting creatures, monsters, castaway hermits, and other supernatural and surreal beings. Each encounter requires the crew to demonstrate their bravery and resourcefulness, often relying on their own intuition, as well as guidance from a variety of mentors and advisers.One of the prominent themes is the pursuit of vengeance. M獺el D繳in's quest for revenge initially drives the story, reflecting the importance of honor and justice in Irish Gaelic culture. However, as the story progresses, M獺el D繳in learns the value of forgiveness and the limitations of seeking retribution, ultimately choosing a path of reconciliation and mercy.The Strange Voyage of M獺el D繳in is a rich tapestry that weaves together elements of mythology, folklore, and historical references. It incorporates motifs found in other Irish legends, such as the Otherworld, a realm of supernatural beings parallel to our own, as well as the concept of the heroic quest. The tale also draws inspiration from the seafaring traditions of ancient Ireland and showcases the knowledge of seafaring and maritime skills of the time.As an integral part of Irish Gaelic tradition, The Strange Voyage of M獺el D繳in serves several purposes. It entertains with its surreal and adventurous elements, capturing the imagination of its audience. It also reflects the cultural values of the time, emphasizing the importance of honor, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice. Moreover, the story embodies the enduring oral tradition of passing down tales from generation to generation, preserving the history, myth, and wisdom of the Irish people.The full-color illustrations are by Midjourney, versions 5 to 5.2.For more details and a PDF preview, see: https: //adistantmirror.com/the-strange-voyage-of-mael-duin/
Q-Rung Orthopair Fuzzy Sets
This book collects chapters which discuss interdisciplinary solutions to complex problems by using different approaches in order to save money, time and resources. The book presents the results on the recent advancements in artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, decision-making problems, emerging problems and practical achievements in the broad knowledge management field. q-ROFS is one of the hot topics for all the researchers, industrialists as well as academicians. This book is of interest to professionals and researchers working in the field of decision making and computational intelligence, as well as postgraduate and undergraduate students studying applications of fuzzy sets. The book helps solve different kinds of the decision-making problems such as medical diagnosis, pattern recognition, construction problems and technology selection under the uncertain fuzzy environment. Containing 19 chapters, the book begins by giving a topology of the q-ROFSs and their applications. It then progresses in a logical fashion, dedicating a chapter to each approach, including the generalized information measures for q-ROFSs, implementation of q-ROFSs to medical diagnosis, inventory model, multi-attribute decision-making and approaches to real-life industrial problems such as green campus transportation, social responsibility evaluation pattern and extensions of the q-ROFSs.
Database and Expert Systems Applications
The two-volume set, LNCS 14146 and 14147 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 34th International Conference on Database and Expert Systems Applications, DEXA 2023, held in Penang, Malaysia, in August 2023.The 49 full papers presented together with 35 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 155 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Data modeling; database design; query optimization; knowledge representation; Part II: Rule-based systems; natural language processing; deep learning; neural networks.
The Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence for High Schoolers
Graph-Based Representation and Reasoning
This book constitutes the refereed deadline proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Graph-Based Representation and Reasoning, ICCS 2023, held in Berlin, Germany, during September 11-13, 2023.The 9 full papers, 5 short papers and 4 Posters are included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Complexity and Database Theory, Formal Concept Analysis: Theoretical Advances, Formal Concept Analysis: Applications, Modelling and Explanation, Semantic Web and Graphs, Posters.
The Software Developer`s Career Handbook
At some point in your career, you'll realize there's more to being a software engineer than dealing with code. Is it time to become a manager? Or join a startup? In this insightful and entertaining book, Michael Lopp recalls his own make-or-break moments with Silicon Valley giants such as Apple, Slack, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, and Symantec to help you make better, more mindful career decisions. With more than 40 stand-alone stories, Lopp walks through a complete job lifecycle, starting with the interview and ending with the realization that it might be time to move on. You'll learn how to handle baffling circumstances in your job, understand what you want from your career, and discover how to thrive in your workplace. Learn how to navigate areas of your job that don't involve writing code Identify how the aspects you enjoy will affect your next career steps Build and maintain key relationships and interactions within your community Make choices that will help you have a deliberate career Recognize what's important to your manager and work on things that matter
Computational Modelling of Robot Personhood and Relationality
This SpringerBrief is a computational study of significant concerns and their role in forming long-term relationships between intelligent entities. Significant concerns include attitudes, preferences, affinities, and values that are held to be highly valued and meaningful: The means through which a person may find deeply held identity, purpose, and transformation. Significant concerns always engage the emotions and senses in a way that simply holding an opinion may or may not. For example, experiencing a significant concern may provoke deep feelings of awe and wonder in a way that deciding what to have for lunch probably does not, even if the lunch decision involves a rich array of preferences and values. Significant concerns also include what Emmons has called ultimate concerns. The author builds upon this base by considering the hypothetical case of intelligence in androids. An android is defined as a human-like robot that humans would accept as equal to humans in how theyperform and behave in society. An android as defined in this book is not considered to be imitating a human, nor is its purpose to deceive humans into believing that it is a human. Instead, the appropriately programmed android self-identifies as a non-human with its own integrity as a person. Therefore, a computational understanding of personhood and how persons - whether human or android - participate in relationships is essential to this perspective on artificial intelligence. Computational Modelling of Robot Personhood and Relationality describes in technical detail an implementation of a computational model called Affinity that takes the form of a simulation of a population of entities that form, maintain, and break relationships with each other depending upon a rich range of values, motivations, attitudes, and beliefs. Future experimentation and improvements of this model may be used not only to gain a wider understanding of human persons but may also form a preliminary cognitive model of the reasoning process of an android.
Explainable Artificial Intelligence
This three-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First World Conference on Explainable Artificial Intelligence, xAI 2023, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in July 2023. The 94 papers presented were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 220 qualified submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: ​Part I: Interdisciplinary perspectives, approaches and strategies for xAI; Model-agnostic explanations, methods and techniques for xAI, Causality and Explainable AI; Explainable AI in Finance, cybersecurity, health-care and biomedicine.Part II: Surveys, benchmarks, visual representations and applications for xAI; xAI for decision-making and human-AI collaboration, for Machine Learning on Graphs with Ontologies and Graph Neural Networks; Actionable eXplainable AI, Semantics and explainability, and Explanations for Advice-Giving Systems.Part III: xAI for time series and Natural Language Processing; Human-centered explanations and xAI for Trustworthy and Responsible AI; Explainable and Interpretable AI with Argumentation, Representational Learning and concept extraction for xAI.
Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2023, held in Kristiansand, Norway, during June 28-30, 2023. The 22 full papers and 16 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 87 submissions. They were grouped into various subtopics including Knowledge Exploration in IoT, Medical Informatics, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, Application of Artificial Intelligence, and other areas.
Exploring the Power of Chatgpt
Learn how to use the large-scale natural language processing model developed by OpenAI: ChatGPT. This book explains how ChatGPT uses machine learning to autonomously generate text based on user input and explores the significant implications for human communication and interaction.Author Eric Sarrion examines various aspects of ChatGPT, including its internal workings, use in computer projects, and impact on employment and society. He also addresses long-term perspectives for ChatGPT, including possible future advancements, adoption challenges, and considerations for ethical and responsible use. The book starts with an introduction to ChatGPT covering its versions, application areas, how it works with neural networks, NLP, and its advantages and limitations. Next, you'll be introduced to applications and training development projects using ChatGPT, as well as best practices for it. You'll then explore the ethical implications of ChatGPT, such as potentialbiases and risks, regulations, and standards. This is followed by a discussion of future prospects for ChatGPT. The book concludes with practical use case examples, such as text content creation, software programming, and innovation and creativity. This essential book summarizes what may be one of the most significant developments in artificial intelligence in recent history and provides useful insights for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of technology. What You Will LearnUnderstand the basics of deep learning and text generation using language models such as ChatGPTPrepare data and train a language model to generate textUse ChatGPT for various applications such as marketing text generation or answering questionsUnderstand the use of ChatGPT through the OpenAI API and how to optimize model performanceWho This Book Is ForSoftware developers and professionals, researchers, students, and people interested in learning more about this field and the future of technology.
The Multi-Agent Programming Contest 2022
This book constitutes the 16th edition of the annual Multi-Agent Programming Contest, MAPC 2022. It gives an overview of the competition, describes the current scenario. The first paper describes the contest in general and this edition in particular, focusing on the organizers' observations. The following papers are written by the participants of the contest, describing their team of agents and its performance in more detail.
Intelligent Dynamic System Controller
The design of an intelligent controller for dynamic systems involves the development and implementation of advanced control strategies that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. This approach aims to enhance the performance, adaptability, and efficiency of dynamic systems by enabling them to respond dynamically to changing conditions and uncertainties.Intelligent controllers leverage real-time data and feedback from the system to make informed decisions and adjustments. They can learn from past experiences, optimize control parameters, and predict future behavior, making them well-suited for complex and non-linear dynamic systems.By employing intelligent algorithms such as neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, and reinforcement learning, these controllers can adapt and self-tune in response to varying environmental conditions or system disturbances. This adaptability is particularly beneficial in applications where system dynamics may evolve or become unpredictable.Intelligent controller design has found applications in various fields, including robotics, industrial automation, aerospace, and renewable energy systems. Its ability to optimize system performance, ensure stability, and handle uncertainties makes it a valuable tool for tackling real-world challenges in dynamic system control.
Optical Components Intelligent Network
Optical components play a crucial role in the functioning and efficiency of intelligent optical networks, which are advanced communication systems designed to optimize data transmission over optical fibers. These networks enable high-speed data transfer, enhanced bandwidth capacity, and improved network management.Optical Transceivers: Optical transceivers are devices that combine both a transmitter and a receiver in a single module. They convert electrical signals into optical signals for transmission over fiber and vice versa. Transceivers come in various types, such as Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP), QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable), and CFP (C form-factor pluggable), each with specific data rates and applications.Optical Amplifiers: Optical amplifiers are used to boost the optical signals to extend the transmission distance without converting them back to electrical signals. Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) are commonly used in intelligent optical networks to amplify signals in the C-band and L-band.Optical Splitters/Couplers: These components divide or combine optical signals, allowing one input to be split into multiple outputs or multiple inputs to be combined into one output. Splitters are essential for distributing signals in Passive Optical Networks (PONs) and wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) systems.Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM): WDM technology enables the transmission of multiple wavelengths (or colors) of light simultaneously over a single optical fiber. This greatly increases the network's capacity by utilizing different wavelengths to carry different data streams.Optical Filters: Optical filters are used to selectively pass or block specific wavelengths of light. They are crucial for isolating individual channels in WDM systems and for filtering out unwanted noise or signals.Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs): ROADMs allow dynamic reconfiguration of optical channels, enabling network operators to remotely add or remove wavelengths as needed without disrupting the entire network.
Cloud Secure Model Medical Data in Healthcare
The Cloud Secure Model for Medical Data in Healthcare is a cutting-edge solution designed to address the challenges of storing, managing, and safeguarding sensitive medical information in cloud environments. This model employs a multi-layered approach to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient data while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements like HIPAA.At its core, the model leverages robust encryption mechanisms to secure data at rest and in transit, rendering it unreadable to unauthorized users. Access controls and identity management protocols are meticulously implemented to restrict data access to authorized personnel only. User authentication is fortified through multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized entry.To maintain data integrity, the model employs digital signatures and hashing techniques, making it possible to detect any unauthorized alterations to medical records. Additionally, the model integrates continuous monitoring and intrusion detection systems that promptly identify and respond to any suspicious activities within the cloud environment.The Cloud Secure Model also encompasses comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure the availability of medical data even in the face of unexpected outages or disasters. Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing are carried out to identify and rectify potential vulnerabilities proactively.The Cloud Secure Model for Medical Data in Healthcare redefines the storage and management of medical information by combining advanced encryption, access controls, data integrity measures, and continuous monitoring. This ensures that patient data remains confidential, unaltered, and accessible only to authorized individuals, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of healthcare services while upholding the highest standards of data security and privacy.
Intelligent Patterns Largedatabase Frequent
Intelligent patterns frequent from large databases refers to the process of discovering meaningful and significant patterns or associations that occur frequently within vast datasets using intelligent data mining techniques.In data mining and pattern recognition, the term "frequent patterns" usually refers to items, sequences, or subsets that appear frequently in a given dataset. These patterns can provide valuable insights into the underlying relationships, trends, and behaviors within the data.Intelligent Patterns: These are meaningful and relevant patterns that are discovered using advanced algorithms and intelligent data analysis techniques. The intelligence here refers to the ability of the algorithms to identify patterns of interest and discard irrelevant or noise patterns.Frequent Patterns: These are patterns that occur frequently or have high support within the dataset. Support refers to the proportion of transactions or instances in which a particular pattern appears.Large Databases: Refers to datasets that are extensive and contain a significant amount of information. Large databases pose challenges for traditional data analysis methods, making intelligent data mining techniques crucial for effective pattern discovery.The process of finding intelligent frequent patterns from large databases typically involves using algorithms like Apriori, FP-Growth, or Eclat, which efficiently search for itemsets or sequences that meet predefined support and confidence thresholds.Applications of discovering frequent patterns include market basket analysis in retail (finding commonly purchased items together), web usage mining (finding frequently visited web pages), bioinformatics (finding frequent gene associations), and more. These patterns are valuable in decision-making, business intelligence, and predictive analytics, as they can reveal hidden relationships and trends within the data that might not be apparent through simple data examination.
Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management
This volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2023, which was held in Guangzhou, China, during August 16-18, 2023. The 114 full papers and 30 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 395 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: knowledge science with learning and AI; knowledge engineering research and applications; knowledge management systems; and emerging technologies for knowledge science, engineering and management.
Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management
This volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2023, which was held in Guangzhou, China, during August 16-18, 2023. The 114 full papers and 30 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 395 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: knowledge science with learning and AI; knowledge engineering research and applications; knowledge management systems; and emerging technologies for knowledge science, engineering and management.
Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management
This volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2023, which was held in Guangzhou, China, during August 16-18, 2023. The 114 full papers and 30 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 395 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: knowledge science with learning and AI; knowledge engineering research and applications; knowledge management systems; and emerging technologies for knowledge science, engineering and management.
Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management
This volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2023, which was held in Guangzhou, China, during August 16-18, 2023. The 114 full papers and 30 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 395 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: knowledge science with learning and AI; knowledge engineering research and applications; knowledge management systems; and emerging technologies for knowledge science, engineering and management.
Build Your Own Metaverse with Unity
Unlock the power of creating your own multiplayer virtual world and explore infinite possibilities by following practical examples on building, designing, and implementing various features in this part-color guideKey Features: Create your own Metaverse from scratch with detailed and practical instructionsUse Firebase tools to create a distinctive and feature-rich virtual worldCompile and distribute the finished project to various platformsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Build Your Own Metaverse with Unity is a practical guide for developers with step-by-step explanations, practical examples, and screenshots to guide them through essential concepts.You'll start by learning how to install Unity and create a character that can move around the virtual world. Next, you'll learn how to integrate multiplayer functionality, user identification, and registration in your game universe. You'll explore how to create interactive characters dealing with different attributes of the virtual world, including acquiring homes and decorating them with various features. Additionally, you'll understand how to use Firebase tools to make your Metaverse unique. By following the expert advice, you'll be able to create a feature rich Metaverse where players can interact with NPCs, acquire homes, and interact with other players online. Finally, you'll discover how to compile and distribute the finished project to various platforms, while acquiring with necessary skills and knowledge to create a unique and groundbreaking Metaverse.By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to create a Metaverse with infinite possibilities.What You Will Learn: Master Photon SDK to construct a universe with multiplayer capabilitiesFamiliarize yourself with the benefits of Firebase services when working with Unity3DStore data and settings in a cloud-based databaseAcquire the skills to create NFTs using Unity3D and C#Explore dynamic object generation from cloud data and manage game character mechanicsIncorporate Oculus quest 2 into your MetaverseAllow gamers to register or log in through Firebase authentication for safe gameplayWho this book is for: This book is perfect for beginners as well as seasoned game developers alike. With its help, you'll learn valuable skills in idea planning, construction, compilation, and distribution, ensuring a holistic understanding of metaverse development.
