big data

"Hilke Schellmann . . . investigates the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of work . . . [discovering] that many of the algorithms making high-stakes decisions are biased, racist, and do more harm than good. Schellmann takes readers on a journalistic detective story, testing algorithms that have secretly analyzed job candidates' facial expressions and tone of voice. She investigates algorithms that scan our online activity . . . to construct personality profiles. Her reporting reveals how employers track the location of their employees, the keystrokes they make, access everything on their screens, and, during meetings, analyze group discussions to diagnose problems in a team. Even universities are now using predictive analytics for admission offers and financial aid"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches readers about career paths for big data specialists, typical education paths, the traits needed to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and more.

"Machine learning analyzes big data to uncover patterns invisible to humans. These technologies help Internet users find things online, make it possible to quickly translate speech, and create smarter video game opponents. Big data and machine learning are used everywhere in society, and the opportunities for their uses are endless"--Publisher.

Argues that algorithms used to sort resum?s, grant or deny loans, monitor our health, and other uses, are unregulated, reinforce discrimination, and threaten to undermine democracy.

Discusses shady business practices, fraudulent banking, multinationals, industrial espionage, and big data's influence in retail and advertising.

Readers will learn how they can take steps to protect their privacy and reduce the amount of information available to data mining companies.

A former Google data scientist presents an insider's look at what the vast, instantly available amounts of information from the Internet can reveal about human civilization and society.

The authors invited more than 100 journalists worldwide to use photographs, charts and essays to explore the world of big data and its growing influence on our lives and society.

"Ninety percent of all the worlds data was created in the last two years, mainly through the growth of social media. Finding meaning within the data is the task of a big data analyst. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders"--Amazon.com.

"Drawing on terabytes of data from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, OkCupid, and many other sites, Rudder examines the terrain of human experience"--Provided by publisher.