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Kingdom of lies : unnerving adventures in the world of cybercrime / by Fazzini, Kate,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.In the tradition of Michael Lewis and Tom Wolfe, a fascinating and frightening behind-the-scenes look at the interconnected cultures of hackers, security specialists, and law enforcement. A 19-year-old Romanian student stumbles into a criminal ransomware ring in her village. Soon she is extorting Silicon Valley billionaires for millions--without knowing the first thing about computers. A veteran cybersecurity specialist has built a deep network of top notch hackers in one of the world's largest banks. But then the bank brings in a cadre of ex-military personnel to "help." A cynical Russian only leaves his tiny New Jersey apartment to hack sports cars at a high performance shop in Newark. But he opens his door to a consultant who needs his help. A hotel doorman in China once served in the People's Army, stealing intellectual property from American companies. Now he uses his skills to build up a private side-business selling the data he takes from travelers to Shanghai's commercial center. Kingdom of Lies follows the intertwined stories of cybercriminals and ethical hackers as they jump from criminal trend to criminal trend, crisis to crisis. A cybersecurity professional turned journalist, Kate Fazzini illuminates the many lies companies and governments tell us about our security, the lies criminals tell to get ahead, and the lies security leaders tell to make us think they are better at their jobs than they are.

Subjects: True crime stories.; Computer crimes.; Hackers.;

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Stephen Hawking and the theory of everything [videorecording (DVD)] / by Johnstone, Gary,1959-; Whitmey, Nigel.; Acorn Media (Firm); IWC Media.; Science Channel (Television network);

Episode 1 (ca. 45 min.) -- Episode 2 (ca. 45 min.).Producer/director, Gary Johnstone.Narrator, Nigel Whitmey.Features interviews with Hawking, John Schwarz, Lisa Randall, Michio Kaku and more.The legendary physicist's search for the secrets of the universe. ... Join Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation.

Subjects: Hawking, S. W. (Stephen W.); Cosmology.; Science; Space and time.;

© c2007., Distributed by Acorn Media,

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Ancient Egypt and beyond [videorecording]. by Entertainment One (Firm); History (Television network); Istituto geografico De Agostini.;

Pyramids: designed for eternity -- The cities of the Pharoahs -- Egypt according to Cleopatra -- The Pyramids of the Sun -- The ports of the desert -- Sailing with the Phoenicians -- At the court of the King of Kings -- The roads to El Dorado -- The lost city of the Mayas.Produced by Istituto geografico De Agostini.Take a virtual tour through rediscovered cities and see archaeological sites as their inhabitants saw them centuries ago. Explore ancient Egypt, the magnificence of the Pyramids, the city of the Pharaohs, the ancient city of Palmyra, the Mayan ruins and Incan temple at Machu Picchu. Includes state-of-the-art computer graphics, spectacular on-location photography, and research from the world's leading archaeologists.E.DVD, full screen (4x3, 1.33:1); Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.

Subjects: Archaeology.; Civilization, Ancient.; Documentary television programs.; El Dorado.; Excavations (Archaeology); Historical television programs.;

© c2012., Entertainment One,

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Exploring the power of ChatGPT : applications, techniques, and implications / by Sarrion, Eric,author.;

Learn how to use the large-scale natural language processing model developed by OpenAI: ChatGPT. This book explains how ChatGPT uses machine learning to autonomously generate text based on user input and explores the significant implications for human communication and interaction. Author Eric Sarrion examines various aspects of ChatGPT, including its internal workings, use in computer projects, and impact on employment and society. He also addresses long-term perspectives for ChatGPT, including possible future advancements, adoption challenges, and considerations for ethical and responsible use. The book starts with an introduction to ChatGPT covering its versions, application areas, how it works with neural networks, NLP, and its advantages and limitations. Next, you'll be introduced to applications and training development projects using ChatGPT, as well as best practices for it. You'll then explore the ethical implications of ChatGPT, such as potential biases and risks, regulations, and standards. This is followed by a discussion of future prospects for ChatGPT. The book concludes with practical use case examples, such as text content creation, software programming, and innovation and creativity. This essential book summarizes what may be one of the most significant developments in artificial intelligence in recent history and provides useful insights for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of technology. You will: Understand the basics of deep learning and text generation using language models such as ChatGPT prepare data and train a language model to generate text Use ChatGPT for various applications such as marketing text generation or answering questions. Understand the use of ChatGPT through the OpenAI API and how to optimize model performance.

Subjects: ChatGPT.; Artificial intelligence; Artificial intelligence;

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Calling bullshit : the art of skepticism in a data-driven world / by Bergstrom, Carl T.,author.; West, Jevin D.(Jevin Darwin),1977-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."The world is awash in bullshit, and we're drowning in it. Politicians are unconstrained by facts. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. These days, calling bullshit is a noble act. Based on Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West's popular course at the University of Washington, Calling Bullshit is a modern handbook to the art of skepticism. Bergstrom, a computational biologist, and West, an information scientist, catalogue bullshit in its many forms, explaining and offering readers the tools to see through the obfuscations, deliberate and careless, that dominate every realm of our lives. They instruct readers to ask: Who is saying it? How do they know? What do they have to gain by persuading me? Are the numbers or results too good or too dramatic to be true? Is the claim comparing like with like or apples and oranges? Is it confirming your personal bias? In this lively guide to everything from misleading statistics to "fake news," Bergstrom and West help you recognize bullshit whenever and wherever you encounter it--in data, in conversation, even within yourself--and explain it to your crystal-loving aunt or casually racist uncle. Now more than ever, calling bullshit is crucial to a properly functioning community, whether it be a circle of friends, a network of academics, or the citizenry of a nation"--

Subjects: Skepticism.;

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Look both ways : a novel / by Barclay, Linwood,author.;

The residents of Garrett Island are part of a visionary experiment. Their cars have been sent to the mainland and now, for one month, they've got self-driving vehicles called Arrivals. With a simple voice command, an Arrival will take you wherever you want to go, and because these cars are networked and aware of each other, road mishaps are a thing of the past. As the world's press arrives for a glimpse of this driverless future, islander and single mum Sandra Montrose preps for the huge media event. She's ready for this new world. Her husband died when he fell asleep at the wheel one night, and she's relieved her two teens, Archie and Katie, may never need drivers' licenses. God knows, Archie already finds enough ways to get into trouble. And Katie, unbeknownst to her mum, is flirting with danger as she investigates what strange secret the old man across the street is keeping in his garage. But as this special media day gets underway, there are signs all is not well. A member of the press has vanished, possibly murdered. There are rumours of industrial sabotage, an unleashing of a malevolent virus. Before long, the Arrivals aren't taking orders from their passengers anymore. They're starting to organise and hunt. And they've got the residents of Garrett Island in their sights.

Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Automated vehicles; Computer viruses; Islands; Sabotage; Single mothers;

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The sisterhood : the secret history of women at the CIA / by Mundy, Liza,1960-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."The New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls reveals the untold story of how women at the CIA ushered in the modern intelligence age, a sweeping story of a "sisterhood" of women spies spanning three generations who broke the glass ceiling, helped transform spycraft, and tracked down Osama Bin Laden. Upon its creation in 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency instantly became one of the most important spy services in the world. Like every male-dominated workplace in Eisenhower America, the growing intelligence agency needed women to type memos, send messages, manipulate expense accounts, and keep secrets. Despite discrimination--even because of it--these clerks and secretaries rose to become some of the shrewdest, toughest operatives the agency employed. Because women were seen as unimportant, they moved unnoticed on the streets of Bonn, Geneva, and Moscow, stealing secrets under the noses of the KGB. Back at headquarters, they built the CIA's critical archives--first by hand, then by computer. These women also battled institutional stereotyping and beat it. Men argued they alone could run spy rings. But the women proved they could be spymasters, too. During the Cold War, women made critical contributions to U.S. intelligence, sometimes as officers, sometimes as unpaid spouses, working together as their numbers grew. The women also made unique sacrifices, giving up marriage, children, even their own lives. They noticed things that the men at the top didn't see. In the final years of the twentieth century, it was a close-knit network of female CIA analysts who warned about the rising threat of Al Qaeda. After the 9/11 attacks, women rushed to join the fight as a new job, "targeter," came to prominence. They showed that painstaking data analysis would be crucial to the post-9/11 national security landscape--an effort that culminated spectacularly in the CIA's successful efforts to track down Osama Bin Laden and, later, Ayman al-Zawahiri. With the same meticulous reporting and storytelling verve that she brought to her New York Times bestseller Code Girls, Liza Mundy has written an indispensable and sweeping history that reveals how women at the CIA ushered in the modern intelligence age"--

Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Espionage, American; Intelligence service; Women intelligence officers; Women spies;

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