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A virtual assistant by any name—Alexa, Siri, whoever—can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.

From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Listeners can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected "internet of things" may affect how they communicate in the near and distant future.

What exactly is a primary source? How does it compare to other types of sources? Emerging listeners need to know the difference. Listeners will also be introduced to the concept of plagiarism, how to choose sources for their writing and reports, checking source dates and accuracy, and more.

No one knows exactly how artificial intelligence will develop, but the answer might be found in the past. Early AI technology dates back to the 1940s, and growth in the field slowly led to the chatbots and generative AI that we know today. How will this technology continue to grow? And how will it be powered? Explore the history of this technology and how it might be used in the future.

Artificial intelligence has existed for decades, and it continues to improve. But the growth of AI technology has created many challenges. AI has taken jobs from humans. When asked a question, AI can generate false or biased answers, depending on the data the AI was trained on. AI can also assist in creating deepfakes, or images, videos, or audio that are fake. Explore the history of AI and what led to its current challenges.

Engineers and scientists have been developing AI since the 1950s, and it has come a long way since then! AI can now assist in everyday life, from self-driving cars to diagnosing illnesses and suggesting treatments. But how does it work? Explore the inner workings of AI, from machine learning and deep learning to artificial neural networks modeled after the human brain.

People imagined artificial intelligence as far back as the early 1900s. In the 1940s, the first programmed computers were created. Over time, scientists created better computers modeled after the human brain. These days computers can create art or help students with their homework. What will they do in the coming years? Dive in to learn about the past, present, and future of AI.

Artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve every day. When technology advances so rapidly, it sparks discussion about the ethics of AI and how it’s being used. How can the government ensure people’s privacy? How can people keep themselves safe? Come and explore some of the ways to protect yourself and the different scientists and activists working to make AI safe and ethical.

In the past, people could only imagine how artificial intelligence might impact humanity. These days we’re seeing AI in action. AI can be used in many forms of art, from music to poetry. AI’s creative potential can be exciting, but some also have ethical concerns. Check out how AI is changing the art world, sparking both new artistic possibilities and complex ethical questions.

From immersive virtual reality games to social media with 3-D holograms, listeners can find out what cool new technologies might change the way they are entertained.

Ada Lovelace was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron's mad love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics poetical science.

Just how dedicated can gamers be? Video games inspire people to write fan fiction, draw characters, and even dress up in costume to act out video game scenes. Listen to this audiobook and dive into gaming culture. Whether you like to read comics, write stories, perform in plays, make music, create movies, or dress up in wacky outfits, video gaming culture has got something for everyone!

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes them? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Do you know how to create an algorithm? These cats sure do! Author Brian P. Cleary offers a fun and accessible introduction to algorithms with the help of the CATegorical cats.

Explore the fascinating world of smart technology. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Which websites are fun and safe for kids? What is cyberbullying? What information is dangerous to share with strangers online? Find out how to protect yourself in this book about using online resources safely.