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  Explainable AI - Demystifying AI...

  James Ferry

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  In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes critical decisions in healthcare, finance, law, and beyond, understanding how AI arrives at its conclusions is paramount. "Explainable AI: Demystifying AI Decisions" is an essential guide that unveils the inner workings of AI models, making them transparent and understandable to all. 
  Authored by experts at the forefront of AI research and application, this book demystifies the complex algorithms that underpin modern AI systems. It introduces readers to the core principles of Explainable AI (XAI) — transparency, interpretability, accountability, and fairness — and illustrates how these principles ensure AI decisions align with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. 
  Through practical examples and case studies, "Explainable AI" equips readers with the tools to:Understand AI Decisions: Explore how AI models make predictions and recommendations, breaking down the process into comprehensible steps.Detect and Mitigate Bias: Learn techniques for identifying biases within AI systems and strategies to mitigate them, promoting fairness and equity.Enhance Trust and Accountability: Gain insights into how transparency and interpretability foster trust among users, stakeholders, and the broader community.Navigate Ethical Challenges: Address ethical considerations in AI development, including privacy, consent, and the societal impact of AI technologies. 
  "Explainable AI" provides invaluable knowledge and practical guidance. It empowers readers to harness the potential of AI responsibly, ensuring that AI technologies benefit society while upholding ethical standards and transparency. 
   

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  Helgoland

  Carlo Rovelli

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  This work provides a concise synthesis of the key insights and analysis from Helgoland. It is an independent summary, not the original book, and has no affiliation with or endorsement from the original publication. Created for readers who want a clear, thought-provoking overview, it distills the central themes and ideas while preserving the depth and relevance of the work. 
  What if reality isn’t made of isolated “things,” but of relationships—events that become definite only through interaction? This audiobook uses the story of quantum physics (and the island of Helgoland where a breakthrough began) to reframe the strangest ideas in science—superposition, measurement, and entanglement—into a clear, powerful perspective: properties aren’t absolute, they’re relational. You’ll walk away with a sharper way to think about uncertainty, feedback, and how small changes in your habits can reshape your trajectory.

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  The Anatomy of Deception -...

  Sara E. Gorman

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  In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, trust in the healthcare system seems to be at an all-time low. Conspiracy theories are now mainstream, and distrust of government health agencies is common among private citizens. Yet many of those same individuals still profess trust in their doctors. What, then, is driving the general mistrust in medicine, and how can the public's faith be restored? 
   
   
   
  The Anatomy of Deception investigates the cause behind this seeming uptick in distrust by tracing the unexpected connection between medical mistrust and the move toward far right ideology in the United States. Drawing on personal qualitative research and interviews, health writer and expert Sara Gorman challenges traditional concepts of medical mistrust and argues that the loss of institutional trust in American health care signals a larger breakdown in democracy as a whole. In six short chapters, Gorman advances the idea of medical mistrust not as a byproduct of personal or historical abuses but as a direct result of bias, miscommunication, and lack of access that has slowly eroded trust in the public health system over time. She argues that we can build back trust in medicine through investments in health equity as a first step towards healing the schisms present in modern American society.

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  Caribbean Herbalism -...

  Aleya Fraser

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  For millennia, people have utilized plants as foods, medicines, hallucinogens, clothing, shelter, perfumes, dyes, and even poisons. In the Caribbean, medicinal and practical use of plants began with its first inhabitants, the Amerindians. New plants and knowledge were introduced through both triangular trade with Asia, Africa, and Europe and the enslavement of Africans and Indians from Southeast Asia, culminating in the modern-day system of Caribbean herbalism.Caribbean Herbalism tells the rich and complex stories of Caribbean people and the plants that have sustained them. Inside you'll find: 
  A practical guide to a meaningful selection of herbs and their traditional usesBotanical field notes and drawings that tell the stories of the Indigenous, African, East Indian, and European plants that inhabit the regionCulturally important traditions, remedies, and recipesInterviews with Caribbean people 
   
  This book offers practical tools you need to build a relationship with plants and make common Caribbean herbal remedies like bush teas, bush baths, herbal wines, infused alcohols and oils, and more!

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  Video Translation by AI - A...

  Malik LEFFAD

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  In 'Video Translation by AI: A Threat to the Film and Dubbing Industry,' the author delves deep into the seismic shifts brought about by artificial intelligence in the realms of cinema and voice-over. As groundbreaking technologies like HeyGen redefine the boundaries of video translation, this book navigates the intricate balance between innovation and tradition. Through meticulous analysis, firsthand accounts, and compelling case studies, it examines the potential risks and rewards of AI's growing influence. From the apprehensions of actors and dubbing artists to the broader implications for global storytelling, this book is a definitive guide to an industry in flux. Essential reading for film buffs, technologists, and industry insiders.

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  Pull Don’t Push

  Julie Newman

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  You need to hear the bad news first: the results of STEM outreach to girls haven’t improved in twenty years. The good news? This book will tell you why, and how to fix it. Currently, dated narratives push girls away in fear, and blind spots result in missed opportunities to pull them in. While efforts to increase diversity in science and mathematics have succeeded, outreach has largely ignored engineering—where there is still only one woman for every five men. This is especially troubling because engineering offers vastly more jobs than other STEM fields. Plus, girls are telling us they’re eager for the kind of work engineering offers—yet we fail to help them connect the dots. As a woman enjoying a career in STEM, author Julie Newman is committed to changing this. With extensive research and actionable steps, Pull, Don’t Push clarifies the challenges facing STEM outreach and will help you create a new framework for your efforts. Following the guidelines in this book could literally put a million women into STEM jobs within the next decade. Learn how to stop pushing girls away and instead pull them toward unexplored paths to fulfillment.

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