Book description
How will artificial intelligence change our world within twenty years? A WALL STREET JOURNAL, WASHINGTON POST, AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - "This inspired collaboration between a pioneering technologist and a visionary writer of science fiction offers bold and urgent insights."--Yann LeCun, winner of the Turing Award; chief AI scientist, Facebook "Amazingly entertaining . . . Lee and Chen take us on an immersive trip through the future. . . . Eye-opening."--Mark Cuban AI will be the defining development of the twenty-first century. Within two decades, aspects of daily human life will be unrecognizable. AI will generate unprecedented wealth, revolutionize medicine and education through human-machine symbiosis, and create brand-new forms of communication and entertainment. In liberating us from routine work, however, AI will also challenge the organizing principles of our economic and social order. Meanwhile, AI will bring new risks in the form of autonomous weapons and smart technology that inherits human bias. AI is at a tipping point, and people need to wake up--both to AI's radiant pathways and its existential perils for life as we know it. In this provocative, utterly original work, Kai-Fu Lee, the former president of Google China and bestselling author of AI Superpowers, teams up with celebrated novelist Chen Qiufan to imagine our world in 2041 and how it will be shaped by AI. In ten gripping short stories, they introduce readers to an array of eye-opening 2041 settings, such as: - In San Francisco, the "job reallocation" industry emerges as deep learning AI causes widespread job displacement- In Tokyo, a music fan is swept up in an immersive form of celebrity worship based on virtual reality and mixed reality- In Mumbai, a teenage girl rebels when AI's crunching of big data gets in the way of romance- In Seoul, virtual companions with perfected natural language processing (NLP) skills offer orphaned twins new ways to connect- In Munich, a rogue scientist draws on quantum computing, computer vision and other AI technologies in a revenge plot that imperils the world By gazing toward a not-so-distant horizon, AI 2041 offers urgent insights into our collective future--while reminding readers that, ultimately, humankind remains the author of its destiny.
Little Cobra
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Moxie
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Flotsams54
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Houston
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Sherwood Gladiator
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Tea Kettle
Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes β options galore to suit everyone's preferences. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Koi Diva
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Pexxious
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Sexy
The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
MindfulMingle
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ForumFlare
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NexusNavigator
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Saber-RED
ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now! Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Bug Fire
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its powerful features and seamless performance. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
SubWoof330
User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is impressive. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Koi Diva
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FRMhndshk
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in β all thanks to this app. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer!
Canary Apple Red
This app is my travel companion β making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. π Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks β wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! ππ§ ListenBook's sharing options make it a breeze to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts and share recommendations. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
WanderWord
With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
LyRz
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience