AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future

AI will be the defining development of the twenty-first century, generating unprecedented wealth, revolutionizing medicine and education, and creating new forms of communication and entertainment. However, it will also challenge the organizing principles of our economic and social order and bring new risks in the form of autonomous weapons and smart technology that inherits human bias.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Financial Times have all named it the best book of the year.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform our world in profound ways within the next two decades. This transformative technology will revolutionize various aspects of our daily lives, creating unprecedented wealth, improving healthcare and education through human-machine symbiosis, and introducing new forms of communication and entertainment. However, AI will also challenge the existing economic and social structures, raising concerns about the potential risks associated with autonomous weapons and smart technology that may perpetuate human biases.

At this critical juncture, it is essential for individuals to be aware of both the potential benefits and dangers of AI. This book, written by Kai-Fu Lee, a former president of Google China and bestselling author of "AI Superpowers," in collaboration with renowned novelist Chen Qiufan, offers a thought-provoking exploration of our AI world in 2041 through ten gripping short stories. By gazing toward a not-so-distant horizon, "AI 2041" provides urgent insights into our collective future and serves as a reminder that we have the power to shape our destiny.

As AI continues to advance at an exponential rate, it is crucial for society to address the ethical and societal implications of this technology. This book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, industry leaders, and individuals interested in understanding the future of AI and its potential impact on our world. By embracing the opportunities that AI presents while proactively addressing the risks, we can ensure that this transformative technology benefits humanity as a whole.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 197 x 126 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780753559024