Broussard, Meredith
Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World (The MIT Press)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262537018
- author:
- Broussard, Meredith
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World by Meredith Broussard explores the limitations of technology and its potential impact on our lives. As a software developer and journalist, Broussard shares her experiences with computer programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, highlighting how poorly designed systems can lead to unintended consequences. From driverless cars to standardized tests, Broussard puts technology to the test, revealing the fundamental limits of what we can achieve with it. By examining these examples, she argues that technochauvinism - the belief that technology is always the solution - is not supported by evidence. Instead, Broussard offers a nuanced understanding of technology's capabilities and limitations, encouraging readers to make informed choices about its use. By sharing her adventures in computer programming, Broussard provides a unique perspective on the inner workings and outer limits of technology. This book invites readers to think critically about the role of technology in our lives and how it can be used to create positive change for everyone.
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