Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World

The book "Genius Makers" is a definitive account of the race to create artificial intelligence, which was once considered a technology of the distant future. It tells the story of how two researchers, a 64-year-old computer science professor and a 36-year-old neuroscientist, helped catapult AI to the forefront of our daily lives and created a business worth billions. The book explores the technological revolution and the arms race it has sparked among companies, as well as the issues of prejudice, bias, and privacy that have accompanied advances. It also poses questions about where AI will take us next and whether systems with truly human intelligence are on the horizon.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Cornerstone

The definitive account of the race to create artificial intelligence

This captivating page-turner brings artificial intelligence to life from a human perspective. Metz vividly explains this transformative technology and makes the quest exhilarating.

Walter Isaacson, the acclaimed author of Steve Jobs, praises this remarkable work.

Long considered a futuristic technology, artificial intelligence was once relegated to the periphery of scientific inquiry. However, the course of history was irrevocably altered by the actions of two remarkable individuals.

One was a 64-year-old computer science professor, plagued by a severe back problem that rendered him incapable of driving or flying. The other was a 36-year-old neuroscientist and chess prodigy. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and paths, these two visionaries united to propel artificial intelligence to the forefront of our daily lives, sparking a billion-dollar industry in the process.

This is the story of that technological revolution, the fierce competition it has ignited among companies like Google, Facebook, and OpenAI, and the global rivalry to achieve groundbreaking advancements. It explores both the ingenious brilliance of humanity and the darker shades of prejudice, bias, and privacy concerns that have accompanied these developments.

New York Times journalist Cade Metz, with unparalleled access to all the key players, crafts an extraordinarily vivid account of a revolution spanning over five decades. He raises thought-provoking questions that will shape the next half-century: where will artificial intelligence lead us? Are systems with truly human intelligence on the horizon? And if so, what implications will that have for our future?

Genius Makers is a testament to the indomitable spirit of human innovation and the boundless possibilities of artificial intelligence. As computers continue to advance, shaping our world in profound ways, Metz's elegant and sweeping narrative will serve as a timeless reflection on the transformative power of technology.

Weight: 604g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847942135