It was written by Mustafa Suleyman, a British businessman and researcher dedicated to the study of this technology.
Recently, the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gatesfocused on discussing the uses of artificial intelligence and how it will affect society in the future. But to better understand the consequences of its expansion, the magnate recommended a book that he considers your favorite about AI and that shows both sides of the expansion of this technology.
Gates recommends this book to anyone who wants to learn more about AI and wants to know why its rise should be a topic of concern. “This book offers something rare: a clear vision of both the extraordinary opportunities as of the genuine risks ahead”, stated the billionaire in his blog “Gates Notes”.
What “The Coming Wave” is about, the book recommended by Bill Gates.
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Written by the creator of AI company DeepMind, Mustafa Suleymanthis book not only addresses mostly topics related to the expansion of AI, it also highlights several scientific and technological advances that are converging, such as gene editing and DNA synthesis. The fact that all these technologies grow in parallel generates the certainty that a transformative wave will arrive in the coming years.
In his review, Gates explained that this scenario generates enthusiasm and concern at the same time about what the arrival of these advances would imply: a resounding change in the system and life as we know it in different areas. As the book’s synopsis explains, “The next wave will make the next decade the most productive in history. It represents nothing less than a radical change in human capacity and society, introducing risks and innovations on an impressive scale”.
In his review, Bill Gates highlighted three risks to consider about AI. First, this technology has the potential to radically transform the nature of workaffecting jobs in almost all industries, including roles that have traditionally been considered safe from automation.
Another is related to the ability to control the AIbecause as your systems become more advanced, ensuring they remain aligned with human values and interests becomes a critical challenge. Finally, the magnate warned that the availability of these technologies can allow individuals or groups with bad intentions to carry out cyber attackscreate biological weapons or compromise national security.
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