Book Synopsis
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), has revolutionized research, engineering, and business —powering Nobel-Prize winning scientific discoveries such as AlphaFold's protein prediction and technological breakthroughs with GPT-based advances in biology and reasoning . Such scientific leaps and societal impact were enabled by harnessing the increasing large-scale datasets and computational power along with the intelligent design of DL models. Yet, AI also presents paradoxes that are elusive, difficult to define, let alone comprehend.
This book presents 25 essays by leading AI researchers, thinkers, and emerging visionaries from 20 countries around the world. It explores how AI is poised to reshape healthcare, education, warfare, business, ethics, mental health, social well‑being, and more—in ways many can predict and some that lie beyond imagination. It also features a curated collection of 10 must-read essays spanning a range of domains. You will also find thought-provoking contributions organized under key sections: Education, Healthcare, Business, and Human & Other.
We have included an exclusive interview with Asma Derja, the founder of a grassroots initiative called the "Ethical AI Alliance." Serving as an opening to this book, the interview invites you to reflect more deeply on how to develop ethical AI. In this interview, Asma Derja questions the idea of “AI for good,” highlighting how AI systems often reflect the biases of those who build them—typically excluding marginalized voices. Drawing from her departure from Amazon Web Services, she calls for a grassroots, inclusive approach to AI that centers people over profit. Derja advocates for cultural and ethical reform in AI governance and urges broader participation—from artists to activists—in shaping its future, especially as AI expands into high-stakes areas like warfare.
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August 8, 2025