Scary Smart

Scary Smart is a gripping book penned by the brilliant Mo Gawdat. Published in 2022 by Pan Macmillan, this book delves into the intriguing world of artificial intelligence. Gawdat, with his extensive experience and profound knowledge, unravels the complexities of AI, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the future of technology and its implications. Scary Smart is a significant contribution to the genre, setting a new benchmark for thought-provoking literature. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Pan Macmillan.

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, predicting outcomes and even use sensors to see around physical and virtual corners. So why does AI frequently get it so wrong? The answer is us. Humans design the algorithms that define the way that AI works, and the processed information reflects an imperfect world. Does that mean we are doomed? In Scary Smart, Mo Gawdat, the internationally bestselling author of Solve for Happy, draws on his considerable expertise to answer this question and to show what we can all do now to teach ourselves and our machines how to live better. With more than thirty years' experience working at the cutting-edge of technology and his former role as chief business officer of Google [X], no one is better placed than Mo Gawdat to explain how the Artificial Intelligence of the future works. By 2049 AI will be a billion times more intelligent than humans. 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.