THE AGE OF AI: AND OUR HUMAN FUTURE (B PB) Paperback – 4 August 2022

This book is a rare gem that goes far beyond the usual discussions of technology and machine learning. What I loved most is its bold attempt to provide a philosophical underpinning for the age of Artificial Intelligence — something most books on this topic shy away from.Rather than focusing solely on technical advancements or future predictions, it delves deeply into how AI is reshaping not just industries, but the very way humans understand reality, reason, and their role in the world. The author thoughtfully connects the dots from Kant and Wittgenstein to the dilemmas of modern AI, showing that the challenges posed by intelligent machines are as much philosophical as they are technological.The book acknowledges that while AI may help us transcend some of our cognitive limitations, it also risks undermining the processes of human reflection, solitude, and reason that have shaped civilization for centuries. This tension — between augmentation and erosion — is explored with nuance and intellectual depth.If you're looking for a book that doesn't just explain what AI does but asks what AI means for humanity and its understanding of knowledge and existence, this is the book to read. Highly recommended!

The book raises many questions and attempts to answer some in the light of state of the art AI in our age. As a layman I enjoyed reading the book and optimism reflected in the future of human race. I sincerely hope that era of plenty for everyone will become a reality in not too distant future.

Superb definitions and clarity on the AI and AGI. And it's capacity concerns and benefits. Great input for college students

First off, I have to confess that when I bought this book, I was expecting a "what new toys will I have to play with in the age of AI" kind of exposition, which the book emphatically, is not. Its tone is more philosophical, even though one of the things it touches on is the military aspects of AI. It's well-written and a pleasure to read, even though I didn't agree with everything in it. I would recommend it even if you're not the technical type, to know how *some* people (ie. the authors) have visualised the world of the future that's coming up, the world that we're all going to live in.

Read it you will know

“The Age of AI” by the three authors is an excellent book because it raises many questions about the future: how AI will shape humanity, how humanity will shape AI, and the interaction between the two; and explores the rewards, risks, and concerns associated with the rise of artificial intelligence.Unlike many AI scientists who take an unremittingly optimistic view of AI, extended life, and downplay the risks, the three authors explain the advances and ask questions about the outcomes of the interplay between AI, society, and humanity.They explain–state–that AI will be part of our lives, and we will not rid ourselves of it. The book starts with a chapter describing the current situation. Of course, since the book’s publication, further advances have been made, rendering the material almost obsolete. However, it is a helpful chapter to read. From there, they write a brief chapter on the evolution of technology and, like many authors, quote the Luddite movement.The chapter, which many like, is the one on the Turning Test – can computers and machines think? We will never know the answer to the Turing Test. They then turn their attention to global networks, the changing face of geopolitics (I see Kissinger’s influence in this chapter), society, and world order, and end with a speculative chapter on the future of humanity.Society, nations, and humanity are changing and will change. The authors do not explore the changing face of world order in great detail, nor do they explore the impact AI and technology may have on societal inequality. They exclude discussions on synthetic biology, which is a shame: AI and synthetic biology will affect humanity for several future generations.The book is easy to read and covers most issues in depth. The additional material provides enough resources for those who wish to explore the issues raised in more detail. The authors struck a speculative, realistic, and philosophical note in their book, which is perfect.Read it now: the book will be outdated two years from now. Consider it to be a milestone in a rapidly changing world.

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The book provides great outlook on possible courses human civilisation might take with the advent of AI and how the world can come to a consensus to define a future where AI will benefit mankind.