Reading Room Radio: Books to Read Before the Singularity

You may be experiencing AI-fatigue like us, but whether you use it or not it might be time to start reading up if you haven’t already. Here are some books that look at the relationship between technology and society, the historical developments of Artificial Intelligence, and the ethical implications of what advancements in AI mean for us all.  Books mentioned in this episode:  Title: Superintelligence Author: Nick Bostrom Reviewed by: Katelyn H. Title: To Be a Machine Author: Mark O’Connell Reviewed by: Katelyn H. Title: The Singularity is Nearer Author: Ray Kurzweil Reviewed by: Katelyn H.  Title: Code Dependent Author: Madhumita Murgia Reviewed by: Aleca J. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu