The Power of Technology: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering and Exploiting Power

“The Power of Technology” is an illuminating and thought-provoking book for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its algorithms are changing our lives—and how we can reclaim control. Algorithms are ubiquitous; they determine whether you get a bank loan, how a doctor diagnoses you, and who is allowed to speak in public discourse. They make daily life easier, but at the same time, they are shaping who we are as human beings, how we build our societies, and how we treat the planet we live on. This book shows how AI technology is not only solving our problems but also changing our view of the world. When we view everything in the world through the lens of efficiency and utility, we risk reducing humanity and nature to mere resources to be exploited. The question is: Do we want a society based solely on efficiency, or a just society based on trust and sustainability? In an engaging and infectious style, the author presents the philosophy of technology in a simplified and tangible way. Using real-life and practical examples, she demonstrates how we can uncover the impact of AI technology—and the people behind it—on what matters most to us. She also shows how technology can be used to strengthen society, find meaning in life, and improve opportunities for building a sustainable future.