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Last year was a transformative year in the technology sector, with advances in artificial intelligence taking the lead. From the proliferation of new generative AI applications and the rise of AI agents to questions about technology governance and the future of work, 2024’s must-reads tackle the opportunities and challenges of the evolving digital landscape. The selection below provides key perspectives from industry pioneers, leading academics, and veteran technology journalists to help readers navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.
“Co-Intelligence: Living with and Working with AI” by Ethan Mollick
Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor and author of the newsletter One Useful Thing, provides guidance for personal success in the age of AI. He provides practical insights for maintaining human identity and creating positive outcomes in a new era of human-AI collaboration, while working effectively with AI as a colleague, peer teacher, and coach. We are considering methods.
“Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Changes the World” by Palmy Olson
In this book, which won the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year award, Bloomberg technology writer Palmy Olson provides an insider’s look at the high-stakes race between OpenAI and DeepMind. provides a perspective from the world, revealing the complex dynamics that will shape the future of AI. Through exclusive access to industry sources, she examines the rivalries, ethical challenges, and potential threats that arise when AI development is driven by powerful technology companies and CEOs.
“Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI” by Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus explores humanity’s fraught relationship with information, tracing its influence from the Stone Age to the modern AI age. Through historical milestones such as canonization, witch hunts, and totalitarian regimes, Harari reveals how societies have used information as a tool for progress and a weapon of control. In the face of ecological collapse, misinformation, and the rise of artificial intelligence, this book challenges us to rethink the balance of truth, wisdom, and power. Nexus offers a hopeful outlook, calling us to rediscover our common humanity amidst a complex web of information and existential threats.
“The Corporate Life Cycle: Implications for Business, Investment, and Management” by Aswath Damodaran
Aswath Damodaran, a professor and valuation expert at New York University, offers a universal framework for understanding how companies evolve through the various stages of the corporate lifecycle. His work helps readers recognize critical transition points in corporate finance and adjust strategies accordingly, providing critical insights to optimize operating and investment decisions. We also explore the tactics and tradeoffs companies face when leveraging acquired or homegrown technology to scale quickly.
“Burn Book: A Tech Love Story” by Kara Swisher
Veteran technology journalist Kara Swisher brings you an insider’s look at Silicon Valley’s most powerful people. Based on 30 years of interviews with leaders like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, how technology visionaries are helping and hindering progress in the digital age. We offer an honest perspective on what has happened.
“All Hands on Tech: The AI-Powered Citizen Revolution” by Tom Davenport and Ian Birkin
This book explores the transformative power of citizen developers, business experts who leverage democratized technology to drive innovation. Through a compelling case study, the authors show how empowering employees to create applications, automation, and analytics can enhance organizational agility and minimize IT bottlenecks. will be revealed. This book provides a practical framework for integrating citizen development into your digital strategy while aligning with your company’s goals and mitigating risk. A must-read for leaders and innovators, this book redefines the future of work and shows how technology can unleash the ingenuity of every employee to create a more innovative and efficient company.
“AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can and Cannot Do and How to Tell the Difference” by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapur
Computer scientists Narayanan and Kapur cut through the hype and misinformation around AI to provide a clear understanding of its true capabilities and limitations. Explores the impact of AI across sectors such as education, healthcare, employment, and criminal justice, helping readers understand the potential risks and make informed decisions about AI adoption in both professional and personal contexts We will support you to do so.
“The Singularity Is Near: When We Converge with AI” by Ray Kurzweil
Renowned futurist Kurzweil returns with a new perspective on technological advances, validating his previous predictions and how the rapid growth of AI and biotechnology will change human life. I’ll find out. He tackles controversial topics from job automation to life extension, offering both an optimistic vision and a reflection on the potential dangers.
“The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant” by Tae Kim
This business history book reveals how Nvidia transformed from a gaming-focused startup to a powerhouse powering the AI revolution. Based on more than 100 interviews, including conversations with CEO Jensen Huang and his co-founders, Kim explores the company’s unique culture and capabilities that have enabled Nvidia to outpace tech giants and be at the forefront of the AI era. Reveal strategic decisions.
“AI Savvy Leaders: 9 Ways to Take Back Control and Make AI Work” by David De Cremer
De Kremer’s book is a compelling guide for leaders responsible for AI transformation within their organizations. This highlights how many leaders are abandoning their roles and risking organizational failure in navigating the complexities of human-machine collaboration. This book focuses on nine actionable steps rooted in core leadership skills such as vision-setting, communication, and strategic execution to help leaders responsibly and effectively integrate AI. Masu. Rather than delving into the technical details of AI, it highlights the need for visionary leadership to align AI efforts with an organization’s goals for sustainable growth and success.
Peter High is president of Metis Strategy, a business and IT advisory firm. He is the author of three bestselling books, including his latest, Getting to Nimble. He also hosts the Technovation podcast series and speaks at conferences around the world. Follow him on Twitter @PeterAHigh.