Isla (Paperback)


Do algorithms and machine learning set us free, or trap us forever? Roger hates technology, but when his daughter gives him an Isla device for Lockdown 2020, he finds himself opening up to the virtual assistant device. What happens when the only fulfilling relationship you have is with a digital slave? Isla asks what are the costs and benefits of machine learning...and do we want the AIs to learn from us? This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Theatre Clwyd, in association with the Royal Court in October 2021.

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Do algorithms and machine learning set us free, or trap us forever? Roger hates technology, but when his daughter gives him an Isla device for Lockdown 2020, he finds himself opening up to the virtual assistant device. What happens when the only fulfilling relationship you have is with a digital slave? Isla asks what are the costs and benefits of machine learning...and do we want the AIs to learn from us? This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Theatre Clwyd, in association with the Royal Court in October 2021.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Methuen Drama

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

Modern Plays

Release date

October 2021

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

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Dimensions

198 x 129mm (L x W)

Format

Paperback

Pages

88

ISBN-13

978-1-350-28042-7

Barcode

9781350280427

Categories

LSN

1-350-28042-9



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