With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence, both existential fears and uncritical enthusiasm for AI systems have surged. In this era of unprecedented technological growth, understanding the profound impacts of AI - both positive and negative - is more crucial than ever. In 'The Intelligence Explosion', James Barrat, a leading technology expert, equips readers with the tools to navigate the complex and often chaotic landscape of modern AI. This book dives deep into the challenges posed by generative AI, exposing how tech companies have built systems that are both error-prone and impossible to fully interpret. Through insightful interviews with AI pioneers, Barrat highlights the unstable trajectory of AI development, showcasing its potential for modest benefits and catastrophic consequences.
| ISBN: | 9781250355027 |
| Publication date: | 20th October 2025 |
| Author: | James Barrat |
| Publisher: | St. Martin's Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Genres: |
Technology: general issues Artificial intelligence |
With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence, both existential fears and uncritical enthusiasm for AI systems have surged. In this era of unprecedented technological growth, understanding the profound impacts of AI - both positive and negative - is more crucial than ever. In 'The Intelligence Explosion', James Barrat, a leading technology expert, equips readers with the tools to navigate the complex and often chaotic landscape of modern AI. This book dives deep into the challenges posed by generative AI, exposing how tech companies have built systems that are both error-prone and impossible to fully interpret. Through insightful interviews with AI pioneers, Barrat highlights the unstable trajectory of AI development, showcasing its potential for modest benefits and catastrophic consequences.
The Intelligence Explosion features in the following genres: Technology: general issues, Artificial intelligence
The Intelligence Explosion is available in Hardback
The Intelligence Explosion was written by James Barrat and published by St. Martin's Press
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