Book Review: Welcome to AI – A Human Guide to Artificial Intelligence by David L. Shrier
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Zafar Anjum reviews David L. Shrier’s Welcome to AI – A Human Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Harvard Business School, 2024).
David L. Shrier’s Welcome to AI – A Human Guide to Artificial Intelligence, published by Harvard Business Review Press in 2024, presents a compelling exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world. With his extensive background in technology-driven innovation and academia, Shrier delivers a book that is as enlightening as it is practical, divided into three sections that thoroughly address the multifaceted impact of AI.
In the first section, “AI Changes Everything,” Shrier traces the evolution of AI from its early days, marking significant milestones such as the first AI to pass the Turing test in 1965. He highlights the growing complexity and unpredictability of AI, challenging the often-oversimplified media narratives. Shrier also explores the geopolitical aspects of AI, noting that while some countries are rapidly advancing in AI technology, others lag behind. This segment sets the stage for understanding AI’s profound global influence and its critical importance to national interests.
