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

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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.

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.

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.

For grabbing knowledge in the field of AI this book is immense helpful. It helps me lot while I was going through the book. For new entrants entering in the field of AI this book will help them lot more. The author of this book has contributed their precious contribution.

“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.

This book is very useful and full of valuable information.

Very eye opening and deep analysis linking tech, life and human societal evolution