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Supremacy

AI, ChatGPT and the race that will change the world

Parmy Olson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:12th Sep '24

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This book reveals the fierce competition between Microsoft and Google in developing AI, showcasing the ethical dilemmas and human stories involved. Supremacy offers a compelling narrative.

In Supremacy, award-winning journalist Parmy Olson unveils the gripping, behind-the-scenes narrative of the intense competition between two AI giants: Microsoft and Google. As they race to create the most advanced artificial intelligence, the stakes are not just technological but deeply ethical, with implications that could reshape our world. Olson provides exclusive insights into the motivations and struggles of key players, illustrating the complexities and moral dilemmas that accompany such groundbreaking advancements.

The story delves into the origins of these companies and their founders, revealing how their initial intentions to solve humanity's greatest challenges became entangled with the pursuit of profit and power. The release of ChatGPT marked a turning point, igniting both excitement and fear as society grappled with the potential consequences of untested AI technologies. Olson's narrative captures the tension between innovation and responsibility, highlighting the urgent need for ethical considerations in the development of AI.

Featuring larger-than-life figures like Elon Musk and Sergey Brin, Supremacy is more than just a tale of technology; it is a cautionary exploration of manipulation, exploitation, and the relentless march of progress. As the race to dominate AI continues, Olson's account serves as a vital reminder of the human stories behind the machines and the profound impact these developments will have on our future.

A clear and compelling read about one of the most consequential races in the world – the invention of artificial general intelligence – filled with surprising and juicy details about the powerful men at the heart of it. The deep research in Supremacy reveals startling news and facts as yet unreported about two of the world’s most scrutinized companies -- Madhumita Murgia, bestselling author of Code Dependent and AI Editor for the Financial Times
Supremacy makes the topic of artificial intelligence approachable and entertaining by telling the human stories of the people building AI companies. There is never a dull moment in this gripping book -- Arvind Narayanan, bestselling author of AI Snake Oil and Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University
Money, power, and a [Faustian] bargain that may change the world frame this timely and deeply researched account of two of the biggest players in the race to AI -- Gary Marcus, bestselling author of Taming Silicon Valley and Professor Emeritus at New York University
Parmy Olson is that rare author who writes with technological expertise about artificial intelligence without losing track of the underlying humanity informing its arrival. She’s intimately familiar with AI’s roots and reach, and she’s drawn a rich blueprint for understanding the revolution it heralds -- Bloomberg Opinion
A well-researched account of the personal and corporate obsession to develop a superintelligence -- Financial Times
Compelling...[a] warning to us peons to take back control -- The Times
It's a riveting tale, and Olson is a compelling storyteller -- New Scientist

ISBN: 9781035038220

Dimensions: 242mm x 164mm x 30mm

Weight: 542g

336 pages