The Creation of a Conscious Machine. The AI Quest: Building Awareness with Advanced Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Mercury Learning and Information, Jean E. Tardy

This book delves into Generative AI and the potential for AI to achieve consciousness. It covers historical and modern perspectives on AI, from ancient myths to the Turing Test and current advancements. The book explores the theoretical and practical aspects of creating a conscious AI, including specifications for synthetic consciousness and integrating AI with human cognition. It questions whether generative AI can meet traditional criteria of consciousness.The journey begins with understanding consciousness, tracing AI's origins, and clarifying human cognition through AI. It examines early AI failures, fears of success, and the engineering of consciousness. The book also explores archaic AI representations, the intelligence of automatons, and the relevance of the Turing Test, concluding with strategies for achieving synthetic consciousness.These concepts are crucial for advancing AI towards synthetic consciousness. This book transitions readers from historical perspectives to modern AI challenges, blending theory with practical insights. It is an essential resource for understanding the future of AI and its potential to achieve consciousness.

Autodesk Revit 2025 Architecture. Mastering Revit Techniques for Efficient Architectural Design

Mercury Learning and Information, Munir Hamad

This book is a complete guide to mastering Autodesk Revit 2025, starting with the basics and progressively covering advanced architectural design techniques. It begins by introducing the Revit interface, navigation tools, and essential concepts like CAD vs. BIM, ensuring a solid foundation for beginners.Readers will then learn to create and modify architectural elements, such as walls, doors, windows, and roofs while exploring detailed workflows for project setup, annotation, and documentation. Each chapter includes hands-on exercises and practical examples to reinforce learning and improve proficiency with Revit’s powerful tools.The final sections delve into advanced topics like creating families, managing work sets, and using project phasing and design options. By the end of the book, readers will have gained the expertise to use Revit effectively in real-world architectural projects, making it an essential resource for both novice and experienced users.

WORKING WITH grep, sed, AND awk Pocket Primer. A Quick Guide to Mastering Powerful Command Line Tools

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

This book introduces readers to three powerful command-line utilities—grep, sed, and awk—that can create simple yet powerful shell scripts. Using the bash shell, it focuses on small text files to help readers understand these tools. Grep searches for patterns in data, sed modifies data, and awk performs tasks on pattern matches. Aimed at those new to the bash environment, the book is also valuable for those with some experience.The journey starts with grep, teaching how to search for specific words or patterns in data. It then moves to sed, showing how to change or modify data efficiently. Finally, it delves into awk, a versatile programming language for searching and processing data files. The book also includes a chapter on using regular expressions with these tools, enhancing your scripting capabilities.Mastering these utilities is crucial for efficient data handling and automation in a bash environment. This book transitions readers from basic to advanced command-line skills, blending theory with practical examples. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to harness the full power of bash scripting.

CSS3 and SVG with Gemini. Explore advanced CSS3 and SVG techniques with Gemini technology

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering CSS3 and SVG technologies, with a focus on their integration with Gemini. It begins with an introduction to Generative AI and prompt engineering, laying the foundation for using Gemini effectively. Detailed chapters explore CSS3 fundamentals and advanced 3D animation techniques, offering practical examples to enhance understanding.The book dives into scalable vector graphics (SVG) basics, advancing into complex designs, and demonstrates how to integrate SVG with Gemini for creating dynamic visuals. Structured to cater to both beginners and advanced learners, each chapter provides in-depth coverage of concepts and hands-on exercises to apply knowledge practically.Readers will gain skills to create professional-grade graphics and animations, leveraging the power of Gemini and combining it with CSS3 and SVG. This resourceful book is ideal for web developers, designers, and anyone aiming to expand their expertise in modern web technologies.

Computational Physics. A Comprehensive Guide to Numerical Methods in Physics

Mercury Learning and Information, Darren Walker

This updated edition introduces computational physics for performing experiments on the computer. It provides a grounding in scientific programming with examples in the context of physics problems. Using C++ as the primary language, it covers interpolation, integration, and solving differential equations, from simple concepts to advanced topics. The book includes a chapter on high-performance computing and parallel programming.Understanding computational physics is crucial for data manipulation and real-world simulations. The book starts with introductory topics and progresses to advanced material, including a C++ library and sample programs. Readers will learn problem-solving methods and constructing models.This journey equips readers with skills for scientific tasks, demonstrating efficient problem-solving and model construction. The practical approach ensures users can apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, making it an essential resource for those interested in computational physics.

A.I. Revealed. Exploring AI foundations, advanced applications, and ethical considerations

Mercury Learning and Information, Erik Herman

Unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence in this comprehensive journey through its foundational principles and practical applications. Start by grasping the essentials of AI and machine learning, progressing to advanced topics like deep learning, neural networks, and cutting-edge applications in natural language processing and computer vision. Each concept is delivered with real-world relevance, ensuring a clear understanding of the theory and its implementation.Dive deeper into the ethical dimensions of AI, exploring critical issues such as bias and fairness. Gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing industries through case studies, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The course culminates with an exploration of emerging technologies and the future of AI, equipping you with foresight into its transformative potential.Whether you're taking your first steps in AI development or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course offers a structured pathway to mastery. With hands-on guidance, you'll develop a robust foundation and confidence to contribute meaningfully in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Python 3 and Machine Learning Using ChatGPT / GPT-4. Harness the Power of Python, Machine Learning, and Generative AI

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

This book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in Python programming, machine learning, and using ChatGPT-4 in data science. It starts with an introduction to Pandas for data manipulation and analysis. The book then explores various machine learning classifiers, from kNN to SVMs. Later chapters cover GPT-4's capabilities, enhancing linear regression analysis, and using ChatGPT in data visualization, including AI apps, GANs, and DALL-E.The journey begins with mastering Pandas and machine learning fundamentals. It progresses to applying GPT-4 in linear regression and machine learning classifiers. The final chapters focus on using ChatGPT for data visualization, making complex results accessible and understandable.Understanding these concepts is crucial for modern data scientists. This book transitions readers from basic Python programming to advanced applications of ChatGPT-4 in data science. Companion files with source code, datasets, and figures enhance learning, making this an essential resource for mastering Python, machine learning, and AI-driven data visualization.

Embedded Vision. Mastering Advanced Techniques for Real-Time Image Processing and Analysis

Mercury Learning and Information, S. R. Vijayalakshmi, S. Muruganand

Embedded vision integrates computer vision into machines using algorithms to interpret images or videos. This book serves as an introductory guide for designing vision-enabled embedded products, with applications in AI, machine learning, industrial, medical, automotive, and more. It covers hardware architecture, software algorithms, applications, and advancements in cameras, processors, and sensors.The course begins with an overview of embedded vision, followed by industrial and medical vision applications. It then delves into video analytics, digital image processing, and camera-image sensors. Subsequent chapters cover embedded vision processors, computer vision, and AI integration. The final chapter presents real-time vision-based examples.Understanding these concepts is vital for developing advanced vision-enabled machines. This book takes readers from the basics to advanced topics, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications. It is an essential resource for mastering embedded vision technology across various industries.