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The global AI bestseller inspiring US and UK readers.
Written by the Chief Data & AI Officer in one of the largest banks in Asia, an ex-Mckinsey consultant, who served at Forbes Technology Council.
“A unique perspective that combines technology, economics, geopolitics, and history.”—PASCAL BORNET, tech influencer, 2 million followers
This book will help you get ready for the changes coming in the years ahead. Read it now.
Packed with expert insights, the book addresses critical questions: How will AI alter employment, education, and global geopolitics? What ethical dilemmas will arise as humans interlace with AI through cyborgs and synthetic biology? Can we prepare for superintelligence and its utopian—or dystopian—outcomes?
Written for professionals, students, technologists, and all curious minds, this book demystifies complex AI concepts while offering actionable strategies for navigating rapid AI advancements. Drawing on history, economics, and philosophy, it paints a vivid picture of AI’s potential to redefine humanity.
Whether you’re seeking to understand AI’s present or prepare for its future, this indispensable guide equips you to stay ahead in an ever-changing world.
In this book, one of the foremost global experts on artificial intelligence provides profound insights into pressing questions. He explores controversial topics such as superintelligence, synthetic biology, AI’s role in global competition, particularly between the U.S. and China, its impact on future warfare, and its increasing influence on our personal and family life. Will we see true human-cyborg coexistence, potentially altering our species’ evolution? Will artificial intelligence bring about humanity’s extinction, or propel us to unprecedented heights?
Get a fresh perspective and explore approaches that will empower and inspire you to innovate and thrive in the face of AI’s inevitable reality.
Key Themes:
Humanity interlaces with AI: AI is our new mind. Robotics, our new body. How are we becoming a new species at the intersection of carbon and silicon?AI gets exponential: Artificial General Intelligence. Humanoids and cyborgs. Synthetic biology. Quantum computing. Mind emulation. How will they unfold?AI authoritarianism: AI will render truth obsolete, freedom redefined, and job scarcity ubiquitous. Can we still shape AI for the benefit of all?Geopolitics supercharged: Super Intelligence will be worshiped. China and America will clash over their views on AI. Politics will be centered on species identities.Humanity’s greatest epic: From Mythology to Kubrick. From Aristotle to Sam Altman. From Leonardo to Boston Dynamics. From today to Superintelligence.Stay ahead with AI: Critical thinking. Adaptability. Entrepreneurship.
Praise for this Book:
“A factual and comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence, meticulously researched with detailed references on each topic, providing readers with a deep understanding of AI.”
“AI Magnum Opus! What an in-depth and thorough volume on AI. Vast in its breadth and intelligent insights.”
“Thought-provoking and grounded in years of global experience with AI technology. Highly recommended!”
“Masterfully dissects the complex concepts of AI into easily digestible parts, making them accessible to readers of all levels.”
From the Publisher
How AI Truly Functions
The functioning of ChatGPT and key artificial intelligence algorithms. Self-driving cars. The use of robots in warfare and industry. Quantum computing, generative AI, and superintelligence.
The Development of AI
The evolution of AI from its inception to the present day: early progress during the Cold War, the dot-com boom, and the Great Financial Crisis. The competition between China and the United States. The impact of the economy and geopolitics on the development of AI.
AI and the Future of Humanity
The implications of AI for our species: how are we evolving into a new species at the intersection of silicon and carbon through technologies like brain-computer interfaces, cyborgs, and DNA modification via AI-powered synthetic biology? The impact of these changes on our future: will AI lead to our extinction, or elevate humanity to new heights?
Steering AI for the Benefit of All
How will it reshape our society? Ultimately, what should each of us do to maximize its benefits while minimizing its potential dystopian outcomes? What should we ask our leaders to prepare for the inevitable advancement of AI?
Publisher : Pedro URIA-RECIO (November 6, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 474 pages
ISBN-10 : 0975650572
ISBN-13 : 978-0975650578
Item Weight : 1.39 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.07 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book insightful and interesting. They appreciate the comprehensive review of AI’s history and its potential futures, balancing enthusiasm for its potential with healthy caution. Readers describe it as an engaging read that keeps them hooked from beginning to end. The book explains complex topics in an easy-to-understand yet thorough manner, making it accessible to beginners while providing valuable insights.
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