The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future is a New York Times Bestseller that serves as an urgent warning about the risks posed by AI and other rapidly advancing technologies. Written by Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of DeepMind and current CEO of Microsoft AI, the book is praised by renowned figures such as Yuval Noah Harari, Daniel Kahneman, and Bill Gates.
Suleyman delves into the transformative impact that AI will have on our lives, from organizing daily tasks to running government services. This book explores a future filled with DNA printers, quantum computers, autonomous weapons, and more. It highlights the immense prosperity these technologies can bring but also the threats they pose to global order.
As governments struggle to keep pace with technological advancements, Suleyman presents the “containment problem” as the central challenge of our time. Readers are prompted to consider how we can ensure the well-being of humanity, maintain control over powerful technologies, and navigate a successful future.
If you are interested in understanding the impact of AI and emerging technologies on society, The Coming Wave is essential reading. It offers valuable insights and raises thought-provoking questions about the future we are rapidly approaching.
