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The Spring of Sight

An Inflection Point for Computer Vision and Society

Robert Boscacci

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English
New Degree Press
17 May 2023
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What could possibly go wrong as we give more computing devices a sense of sight? Why are Al-generated works suddenly winning visual art competitions? Can we use facial recognition to catch criminals-without penning ourselves into a surveillance state? How can nematode brains help us make algorithms less racist? How can we reduce our radiation exposure at the hospital without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy, and when do I get my own Al-powered soccer coach?

In The Spring of Sight, Robert Boscacci draws from his double background in digital film production and machine learning to explore questions like these with industry experts. In the burgeoning field of computer vision, researchers and entrepreneurs build systems to extract meaning from digital images in unprecedented new ways, and even generate convincing new synthetic images. As advancements in the field carry in a tidal wave of promising use cases, it becomes increasingly clear that we'll have to implement nuanced policies to contend with their double-edged nature.
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Imprint:   New Degree Press
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   227g
ISBN:   9798889269533
Pages:   192
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for The Spring of Sight: An Inflection Point for Computer Vision and Society

""The Spring of Sight is a comprehensive and well-researched exploration of the latest advancements in AI and systems design. Robert does an excellent job of balancing theoretical foundations with practical applications, providing real-world examples and case studies to bridge the gap between research and industry -highlighting the crucial role AI plays in solving complex problems and shaping our future."" -Dr. Artem Trotsyuk, AI Ethics Fellow with the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics ""The Spring of Sight delves into the exciting, and rapidly evolving, world of computer vision (CV). Robert shows us how CV is already being integrated into our daily lives, and guides us through topics ranging from AI and machine learning, to the complexities of engineering computer vision systems. An informative and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of technology and society."" -Julie Craig, Chief Marketing Officer at ExtractAlpha and Estimize ""A very practical and easy-to-read introduction on how AI computer vision manifests in many facets of our lives today. From AI computer vision's theoretical origins, to today's self-driving cars, the book gives a thorough overview of where we are, and where we could be headed with the technology through technical, political, and moral discourses."" -Bruce Li, Director and Screenwriter


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