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Salman Khan reveals how generative AI can finally deliver what education has always needed: a world-class personal tutor for every student on the planet. Drawing on his work with OpenAI and the creation of Khanmigo, Khan shows how AI tutors use the Socratic method to guide reasoning instead of handing out answers, how they unlock creativity across the humanities, and why the "centaur" professional — half human intuition, half machine power — is the blueprint for the future workforce. A practical, optimistic roadmap for turning AI into education's greatest ally.

Brave New Words

A practical guide to the full lifecycle of machine learning systems — from aligning business and model metrics to shadow deployment, data drift monitoring, and continuous learning in production.

Designing machine learning systems

What great leaders are made of? Learn from the people who have more to offer in the realm of leadership than just words. 

Management & Leadership

 Learn the methods of effective communication, and understand what drives corporate culture. 

Corporate Culture & Communication

Camille Fournier turns her experience as CTO into a practical guide that teaches engineers how to lead people with the same discipline they apply to code; from 1-on-1 meetings to the executive path.

The art of management

Personal Development

Build a solid career, learn how to run your business and inspire other people to do the same.

Career & Business

A distillation of Elon Musk's ideas curated by Eric Jorgenson: first principles thinking, the five-step algorithm for optimizing any process, frontline leadership, and the master plan that took him from Zip2 to SpaceX. More than a biography, it's an engineering manual for life — where success is measured by how much useful stuff you deliver to the world.

The book of Elon

Stuart Russell warns that the real danger of superintelligent machines is not malice but blind obedience to badly defined goals. This microbook lays out three principles for building Artificial Intelligence that stays humble, uncertain, and permanently aligned with human values.

AI For Our Favor

Your smartphone is practically a body part, algorithms shape what you see and think, and Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules of work. Martha Gabriel maps the collision between humans and machines and shows what it takes to stay irreplaceable.

You, Me, and the Robots

The best microbooks of the week, selected by our team. Stay tuned to the latest trends in the world of literature and knowledge.

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While five hundred million people were chasing Pikachu, the company behind Pokémon GO was quietly amassing thirty billion images of the real world. Now, that database powers delivery robots that navigate sidewalks with centimeter-level precision. This Radar investigates how a mobile game became the largest visual crowdsourcing project in history, who owns that data today, and why it matters to anyone who has ever downloaded a free app.

Pokémon Go, the CIA, and thirty billion images: The invisible price of a free game

Christopher Steiner's “Automate This” is a thorough and engaging examination of the role algorithms play in shaping our world. By weaving together stories from finance, medicine, music, and beyond, Steiner illustrates the profound and often surprising ways in which automated processes influence daily life and future developments. The book serves as both an informative guide for those curious about the digital underpinnings of modern society and a cautionary tale about the need for thoughtful integration of technology to balance progress with ethical considerations.

Automate This

Dive into the fascinating world of AI with Margaret Boden. From the ethics of robotic companions to the future of the job market, this summary breaks down complex concepts like neural networks and AGI. Discover how machines learn and challenge our very definition of consciousness.

Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction

"Artificial Intelligence For Dummies" offers readers an essential, grounded understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). It educates on how AI already plays a major role in our lives, both in exciting and unremarkable ways, and clarifies what AI can and cannot do. The book also reassures readers that AI's future is bright but rooted in reality, with humans continuing to play a critical role in its development and application. This guide cuts through the hype and disinformation surrounding AI, providing readers with the tools to navigate the ever-growing world of AI with confidence and curiosity.

Artificial Intelligence For Dummies

Back in 1760, the steam engine transformed the way humans used their muscles to perform physical labor. Then, computers transformed the ways we use our minds to perform mental tasks. Currently, we are on the brink of going beyond human intelligence and what we thought was possible for machines. “Superintelligence” by Nick Bostrom predicts what lies ahead, exploring the paths, dangers and strategies of AI.

Superintelligence

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Sports

In May 1997, an IBM computer by the name of Deep Blue defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a widely publicized six-game match. It was the first time a chess champion was beaten by a machine in a traditional chess match. In “Deep Thinking,” Kasparov recounts his experiences, analyzing in detail not only the games, but also the renaissance and future of machine learning.

Deep Thinking

“The Second Machine Age” by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee argues that, much like the Industrial Revolution transformed physical labor, the digitization of everything will irreversibly transform cognitive labor, leading to a new economy and new society. Though optimistic about the potential at hand, Brynjolfsson and McAfee do make a few policy recommendations on how to curb the potential negative effects of the digital revolution.

The Second Machine Age

Thanks to all the advancements in technology, extensive collaboration and user participation has profoundly altered the relationship between leaders and employers; so much so, in fact, that the very traits that made leaders great in the past have come to be considered liabilities. In “LeaderShift,” Emmanuel Gobillot explains why, and shows leaders how to best prepare their collaborative minds.

LeaderShift

This book's main theme is the current and future economic effects of AI. The writers, acclaimed Rotman School of Management lecturers, introduce AI in an informative and approachable manner, even for readers with less technical understanding. They investigate the economic drivers pushing AI adoption in many industries, addressing both the potential advantages and obstacles. The authors' analysis is both simple and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for everyone interested in learning about the huge transformations that AI will bring in the years ahead.

Power and Prediction

From Steve Jobs to Jack Ma. Understand what great entrepreneurs have in common, and what pitfalls you need to be wary of!

Entrepreneurship

Discover how Marc Benioff transformed a simple idea into the billion-dollar giant Salesforce. This summary reveals the unconventional marketing stunts and innovative SaaS strategies that killed traditional software. Learn to disrupt any market by putting your customers first!

Behind the Cloud

This book is a visionary blend of science fiction and non-fiction, crafted by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan. It imagines life 20 years from now, where AI technologies seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Through ten stories, each set in a different city in 2041, Chen Qiufan vividly depicts how AI shapes human experiences, while Kai-Fu Lee provides insightful analyses of the AI capabilities featured in each narrative. The book offers a realistic yet imaginative glimpse into the future, making complex AI concepts accessible and engaging, blending storytelling with technological foresight.

AI 2041

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Lifestyle

Are you constantly checking your Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds, so much so that you forget to live your life? Jaron Lanier presents 10 arguments for why you should delete your social media accounts, addiction being only one of them. Social media has been designed to spy on and manipulate people and has therefore rapidly changed what it means to be human in the current world of information technology.

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