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The Coming Wave

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The Coming Wave by Michael Bhaskar and Mustafa Suleyman is an unmissable exploration into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. As we propel towards a future dominated by AI, this instant Sunday Times bestseller offers a crucial blueprint to understand and navigate the new realities... Read More
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The Coming Wave

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The Coming Wave by Michael Bhaskar and Mustafa Suleyman is an unmissable exploration into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. As we propel towards a future dominated by AI, this instant Sunday Times bestseller offers a crucial blueprint to understand and navigate the new realities shaped by these transformative technologies.

The Coming Wave is the ultimate guide from AI's inner sanctum, co-authored by Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, a groundbreaking AI company. With keen insight and authoritative knowledge, Suleyman and Bhaskar dissect the profound societal and economic changes brought forth by AI, quantum computing, and robotics. In a future brimming with robot assistants and abundant energy, artificial intelligence will seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, organising everything from personal schedules to business operations, even managing government services.

This book is not just a forecast; it is a call to arms. Suleyman elucidates the dual nature of the impending technological revolution—its potential to create immense prosperity and its inherent risks. With the next decade poised as a pivotal period in human history, The Coming Wave poses essential questions: How can humanity flourish alongside these advancements? How do we exert control over such omnipresent technologies? And most critically, how can we chart a successful path amidst these unprecedented changes?

Esteemed thinkers and leaders have lauded the book's insights. Yuval Noah Harari calls it "Important," Bill Gates refers to it as "Excellent," Stephen Fry finds it "Astonishing," and Rory Stewart terms it "Stunning." These endorsements highlight the gravity and brilliance encapsulated within its pages.

The Coming Wave has been recognised as a Book of the Year by premier publications, including The Economist, Financial Times, The Guardian, Prospect, and The Sunday Times. Moreover, it has been shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year, further cementing its critical acclaim and importance.

This groundbreaking book is vital for anyone eager to understand the essential challenge of our age. With a world-changing and imminent future awaiting, The Coming Wave is an indispensable read for those who wish to be prepared for the immense technological transformations on the horizon.

The Coming Wave is a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller as of September 2023. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate our future—ensure you read The Coming Wave.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529923834

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Mustafa Suleyman (Author) Mustafa Suleyman is the CEO of Microsoft AI. Previously he was CEO and co-founder of Inflection AI. Before that he co-founded DeepMind, one of the world's leading AI companies, and after a decade there, he became vice president of AI product management and AI policy at Google. When he was an undergraduate at Oxford, Suleyman dropped out to help start a non-profit telephone counselling service. He lives in Palo Alto, California. He tweets @MustafaSuleyman. Michael Bhaskar (Author) Michael Bhaskar is a writer and publisher based in the UK. He is the author of The Content Machine, Curation and Human Frontiers.

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