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Here are the product details for "Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World" by Cade Metz:
- ISBN: 9781847942142
- Author: Cade Metz
- Genre: Hardware & DIY, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science
- Publication: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 371 pages
- Language: English
**Book Description:**
"Genius Makers" by Cade Metz is the definitive account of the race to create artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on the world. Metz provides a gripping narrative that takes readers into the world of AI and the individuals who transformed it from a distant future concept to a reality that shapes our daily lives.
The book introduces readers to two key figures who played pivotal roles in this technological revolution: a 64-year-old computer science professor with a debilitating back problem and a 36-year-old neuroscientist and chess prodigy. Despite their different paths, these individuals, along with others, helped thrust AI to the forefront of technology and business, creating a multi-billion-dollar industry.
"Genius Makers" not only tells the story of this technological revolution but also delves into the competitive race among major companies like Google, Facebook, and OpenAI to achieve AI breakthroughs. It highlights the growing international rivalry and the quest for major advancements in the field. The book also addresses the ethical and societal challenges AI poses, including issues of prejudice, bias, and privacy invasion.
Cade Metz, a journalist based in Silicon Valley, draws on his unparalleled access to key players in the AI industry to provide readers with an exceptionally vivid and comprehensive account of this five-decade-long revolution. He raises thought-provoking questions about the future of AI and its potential to achieve human-level intelligence.
"Genius Makers" is a captivating read that explores both the creative potential of humankind and its darker aspects as AI advances. It poses critical questions about the future of technology and its implications for society, making it an essential book for anyone interested in AI, technology, and the future of artificial intelligence.
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