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Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit
Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt & Craig Mundie · 2024 · Little, Brown
Kissinger's final book, co-written with two technologists, on how AI could reshape geopolitics, philosophy, and human self-understanding.
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Summary
This book explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. The authors examine how AI, by processing data and influencing human interaction with reality, could help resolve major global issues such as climate change and inequality, potentially elevating the human spirit. However, the authors also contend that AI presents significant challenges, including the potential to diminish independent human judgment and action. The book aims to provide a strategy for navigating the age of AI, balancing its transformative potential with its inherent risks.
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About the authors
Henry A. Kissinger
Henry A. Kissinger was a historian and government official who served as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State for U.S. Presidents. He was a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and authored influential works on statesmanship and international relations.
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Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt is a technologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his role in growing Google into a global technology leader. He founded initiatives aimed at strengthening America's competitiveness in AI and technology, and co-founded Schmidt Sciences.
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Craig Mundie
Craig Mundie, president of Mundie & Associates, is a former chief research and strategy officer at Microsoft. He advises on various technologies, including quantum computing and cybersecurity, and has served on presidential councils for science and technology.
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