The Coming Wave

Navigating the Future of AI and Technology

Mustafa Suleyman author Michael Bhaskar author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:3rd Oct '24

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This insightful book explores the transformative impact of AI and technology, guiding readers through the challenges and opportunities of our future. The Coming Wave is essential for understanding these changes.

In The Coming Wave, Mustafa Suleyman provides a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and technology. As the CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, Suleyman is uniquely positioned to guide readers through the complexities of this new era. He argues that we are on the brink of a technological revolution that will reshape our lives, from quantum computing to robotic assistants, fundamentally altering how we interact with the world around us.

The author emphasizes that while these advancements promise unprecedented prosperity, they also come with significant risks that society must navigate carefully. He raises critical questions about how humanity can harness these powerful tools to ensure a flourishing future. With insights from influential figures like Bill Gates and Yuval Noah Harari, The Coming Wave serves as a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the implications of AI and technology on our daily lives.

Suleyman's message is clear: we must prepare ourselves for a future where AIs will be integral to our existence. He offers a roadmap for maintaining control over these technologies while fostering innovation. This groundbreaking book is essential reading for those who wish to grasp the challenges and opportunities presented by the inevitable rise of artificial intelligence in our society.

Heartfelt and candid … a serious exploration of what the future might hold for us all * Observer *
Thoughtful and persuasive * Sunday Times, *Books of the Year* *
Confused by the current furore about AI? This book is a good place to start… The Coming Wave is a sweeping account of the latest advances in AI and synthetic biology * Financial Times, *Books of the Year* *
A cogent look at the technology’s potential to transform the economy and society, along with the risks of misuse and surveillance * Economist, *Books of the Year* *
The rise of AI has led to a rise in books about AI, among the most insightful of which is The Coming Wave * Prospect, *Books of the Year 2023* *
Unusually thoughtful, expansive, historically rooted and engagingly written * Washington Post *
A genuinely mind-boggling read,setting out the ineluctable forces soon to completely transform politics, society and even the fabric of life itself over the next decade or two * Guardian *
Deeply rewarding and consistently astonishing * Stephen Fry *
A fascinating, well-written and important book * Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens *
A stunning book by a man at the very centre of the AI revolution - realistic, tough-minded [and] charting a meaningful course between AI catastrophe and dystopia * Rory Stewart *

ISBN: 9781529923834

Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 22mm

Weight: 247g

352 pages