Scary Smart

Name: Scary Smart
Brand: Pan Macmillan
SKU: 9781529077650
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World

By Mo Gawdat

3.83

( 2,574 ratings, 262 reviews)

Summary

In Scary Smart, Mo Gawdat examines the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society. He explores both the possibilities and dangers associated with AI development, offering insights into how humanity can guide its evolution to ensure a positive outcome.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the future of artificial intelligence and its ethical implications. The author blends insightful predictions with practical guidance on how to ensure technology benefits humanity, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in computing and technology.

Scary Smart

Scary Smart is an accessible blueprint for creating a harmonious future alongside AI, from the former Chief Business Officer at Google [X] and internationally bestselling author of Solve for Happy, Mo Gawdat.

Scary Smart explains tech and why we need to pay attention to it. From Mo Gawdat, international bestselling author of Solve for Happy.

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A Sunday Times Business Book of the Year 'No one ever regrets reading anything Mo Gawdat has written.' - Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen Method and host of award-winning podcast Ctrl Alt Delete 'Mo is an exquisite writer and speaker with deep expertise of technology . . . This book will teach you how to navigate the scary and inevitable intrusion of AI.' - Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor's Kitchen Technology is putting our humanity at risk to an unprecedented degree. This book is not for engineers who write the code or the policy makers who claim they can regulate it. This is a book for you. Because, believe it or not, you are the only one that can fix it. - Mo Gawdat Artificial intelligence is smarter than humans. It can process information at lightning speed and remain focused on specific tasks without distraction. AI can see into the future, predict outcomes and even use sensors to see around physical and virtual corners. So why does AI frequently get it so wrong and cause harm? The answer is us: the human beings who write the code and teach AI to mimic our behaviour. Scary Smart explains how to fix the current trajectory now, to make sure that the AI of the future can preserve our species. This book offers a blueprint, pointing the way to what we can do to safeguard ourselves, those we love and the planet itself.

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Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat receives high praise for its insightful and educational content on the impact of AI. Reviewers commend Gawdat's expertise in technology and his ability to provoke thoughtful reflection on human agency in the face of AI developments. The book is described as enlightening, proactive, and essential reading for anyone interested in the future of humanity and artificial intelligence.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529077650

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bluebird

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Mo Gawdat is a serial entrepreneur, the former chief business officer of Google [X] and author of Solve for Happy . Mo has cofounded more than 20 businesses in fields such as health and fitness, food and beverage and real estate. He served as a board member in several technology, health and fitness and consumer goods companies as well as several government technology and innovation boards in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. He mentors tens of start-ups at any point in time. Outside of work, when he's not writing or reading up on business and the latest technology innovations and trends, Mo spends his time drawing charcoal portraits, creating mosaics, carpentry and indulging in his passion for restoration of classic cars. Scary Smart is his second book.