‘Nigel Toon is a visionary leader in the field of artificial intelligence… a must-read’ Marc Tremblay, Distinguished Engineer, Microsoft

Those who understand how AI thinks are about to win big.

We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators – very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess. But up to now they haven’t been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, in the past few years.

Our search engines are becoming answer engines. Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising sectors from education to healthcare to the creative arts. But how does an AI understand sentiment or context? How does it play and win games that have an almost infinite number of moves? And how can we work with AI to produce insights and innovations that are beyond human capacity, from writing code in an instant to unfolding the elaborate 3D puzzles of proteins?

We stand at the brink of a historic change that will disrupt society and at the same time create enormous opportunities for those who understand how AI thinks. Nigel Toon shows how we train AI to train itself, so that it can paint images that have never existed before or converse in any language. In doing so he reveals the strange and fascinating ways that humans think, too, as we learn how to live in a world shared by machine intelligences of our own creation.

On the eve of publication of his latest book,  The Singularity is Nearer, this new edition of the first instalment of his groundbreaking vision offers a fascinating and thought-provoking perspective on decades of innovation – and what still lies ahead.

Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

This Technology book includes:

• Jargon-free text and visuals combined to make technology truly accessible
• Clear chapters are broken up by topic to help you find the answers you are looking for
• The key building blocks and technological milestones in its history profile its most important practical applications – current and predicted.
• Entries that explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies and how they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each

Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects at school or college or want an overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Small in size but mighty in information – DK’s Simply series breaks down tricky topics for you to understand.

Find more Simply topics explained, such as Simply AI, Simply Psychology and Simply Maths.

‘Nigel Toon is a visionary leader in the field of artificial intelligence… a must-read’ Marc Tremblay, Distinguished Engineer, Microsoft

Those who understand how AI thinks are about to win big.

We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators – very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess. But up to now they haven’t been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, in the past few years.

Our search engines are becoming answer engines. Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising sectors from education to healthcare to the creative arts. But how does an AI understand sentiment or context? How does it play and win games that have an almost infinite number of moves? And how can we work with AI to produce insights and innovations that are beyond human capacity, from writing code in an instant to unfolding the elaborate 3D puzzles of proteins?

We stand at the brink of a historic change that will disrupt society and at the same time create enormous opportunities for those who understand how AI thinks. Nigel Toon shows how we train AI to train itself, so that it can paint images that have never existed before or converse in any language. In doing so he reveals the strange and fascinating ways that humans think, too, as we learn how to live in a world shared by machine intelligences of our own creation.

Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, this straightforward, visual guide shows young learners how to build their own computer projects using Python. Step-by-step instructions teach essential coding basics like loops and conditionals, and outline 14 fun and exciting projects. Included is a script that cracks secret codes, a quiz to challenge family and friends, a matching game, and more.

When they feel more confident, kids can think creatively and use the tips and tricks provided to personalise and adapt each project. The simple, logical steps are fully illustrated with fun pixel art and build on the basics of coding. Kids will eventually have the skills to build whatever kind of project they can dream up – the only limit is your imagination!

Create, Remix And Customise!

Create crazy games, crack fiendish codes, and compose crafty quizzes with this amazing collection of Python projects. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, Computer Coding Python Projects for Kids has everything enthusiastic coders need.

Follow the simple steps to learn how to write code in this popular programming language and improve your programming skills, while you learn to create, remix, and customise your own projects.

The material in this educational book is example based and the colours and humour keep children engaged while they learn to code. If your child is ready for the next step after mastering Scratch, this is the book to get!

Inside this guide, you will learn about:
– Starting with Python and first steps
– Creating cool graphics and playful apps
– Getting acquainted with games in Python

Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK’s computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Computer Coding Python Projects for Kids is the next in an awesome coding book series for kids. Add Computer Coding Projects for Kids in Scratch 3.0 and Computer Coding Games for Kids in Scratch 3.0 to your collection.