Recent developments in artificial intelligence, especially neural network and deep learning technology, have led to rapidly improving performance in voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa. Over the next few years, capability will continue to improve and become increasingly personalised. Today's voice assistants will evolve into virtual personal assistants firmly embedded within our everyday lives. Told through the view of a fictitious personal assistant called Cyba, this book provides an accessible but detailed overview of how a conversational voice assistant works, especially how it understands spoken language, manages conversations, answers questions and generates responses. Cyba explains through examples and diagrams the neural network technology underlying speech recognition and synthesis, natural language understanding, knowledge representation, conversation management, language translation and chatbot technology. Cyba also explores the implications of this rapidly evolving technology for security, privacy and bias, and gives a glimpse of future developments. Cyba's website can be found at HeyCyba.com.

Handbook of Human-Machine Systems Insightful and cutting-edge discussions of recent developments in human-machine systems In Handbook of Human-Machine Systems, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of human-machine systems (HMS) research and development from a variety of illuminating perspectives. The book offers a big picture look at state-of-the-art research and technology in the area of HMS. Contributing authors cover Brain-Machine Interfaces and Systems, including assistive technologies like devices used to improve locomotion. They also discuss advances in the scientific and engineering foundations of Collaborative Intelligent Systems and Applications. Companion technology, which combines trans-disciplinary research in fields like computer science, AI, and cognitive science, is explored alongside the applications of human cognition in intelligent and artificially intelligent system designs, human factors engineering, and various aspects of interactive and wearable computers and systems. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to human-machine systems via the use of emblematic use cases, as well as discussions of potential future research challenges Comprehensive explorations of hybrid technologies, which focus on transversal aspects of human-machine systems Practical discussions of human-machine cooperation principles and methods for the design and evaluation of a brain-computer interface Perfect for academic and technical researchers with an interest in HMS, Handbook of Human-Machine Systems will also earn a place in the libraries of technical professionals practicing in areas including computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, engineering, psychology, and neurobiology.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Hybrid Artificial Intelligent Systems, HAIS 2022, held in Salamanca, Spain, in September 2022. The 43 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 67 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: bioinformatics; data mining and decision support systems; deep learning; evolutionary computation; HAIS applications; image and speech signal processing; and optimization techniques.

"Quirky, unpredictable, often hilarious, Infante's book tells us much about the effect of the Cuban revolution on Cuban literature." - Publishers Weekly With bitter irony, the author tells a story sadly repeated during this century. A dictatorship that silences the intellectuals, a regime that lies and kills, and a propaganda war that has yet to end. One of the best compilations of documents on recent Cuban history.

This is a children’s book (ages 3–10) to help kids understand a cybersecurity event, where security terms can be easily understood and be interesting. This first book of mine is a story about a little girl named Alissa who has a dog named Cyber. The cleverness of the dog helps her understand that she needs to call a kid’s cyber response team in order to help her fix an issue that she’s experiencing with her Wi-Fi router. The kid’s cyber response team is a team of three or four kid cyber experts but is represented by one expert called Lucky123 who gives her the instructions in order to succeed with the cyber problem.

Simba Capeman Tha Hidden World Comic Book "Simba Capeman Tha Hidden World" is a mesmerizing Sci-fi graphic novel that transports readers into a realm where myths and reality intertwine. Through exquisite artwork and a compelling narrative, it unveils a universe brimming with ancient mysteries, forgotten ruins, and magical beings. The story follows protagonists who embark on a journey of exploration and self-discovery, delving deep into enchanted forests and encountering creatures of legend. The graphic novel not only captivates with its vivid imagery but also resonates through its exploration of themes such as the power of myth, the bonds of friendship, and the quest for truth. As characters navigate through breathtaking landscapes and confront challenges both physical and metaphysical, "Simba Capeman Tha Hidden World" invites readers to ponder the nature of belief and the enduring allure of the unknown.