Books on A.I. —Nick Bostrom, Max Tegmark, Kai Fu Lee

We need to understand what's coming and what's already here.

"Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" by Nick Bostrom:
Nick Bostrom, a philosopher, and researcher, delves into the potential risks and impact of superintelligent AI systems in this thought-provoking book. Bostrom examines the possible outcomes and scenarios that may arise as we develop AI technology, addressing concerns such as control, value alignment, and the long-term future of humanity.

"Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" by Max Tegmark:
In "Life 3.0," physicist and AI researcher Max Tegmark explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on human society. Tegmark delves into various scenarios of AI development, discussing the potential benefits and risks. He addresses crucial questions about ethics, safety, and the coexistence of AI and human intelligence.

"AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order" by Kai-Fu Lee:
Kai-Fu Lee, a prominent AI expert and venture capitalist, examines the race for AI dominance between China and the United States. While the book covers various aspects of AI development, it also sheds light on the risks associated with the rapid advancement of AI technology. Lee discusses potential societal disruptions and the need for ethical considerations in AI's proliferation.

The Alignment Problem (2020) is a nuanced investigation of the ethics and safety challenges confronting the field of AI and a portrait of the community of researchers working to address them. Nature called it “Meticulously researched and superbly written,” and The New York Times called it “The best book on the key technical and moral questions of AI.” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella named it one of the five books that inspired him in 2021. The Alignment Problem was a Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Best Science & Technology Book of the Year and won the Excellence in Science Communication Award from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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