The primary question
this new book answers is, how can we use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to unlock
humanity’s full potential while protecting what is most precious about the
human experience?
Throughout Transcend: Unlocking Humanity In The Age of AI, author Faisal Hoque asks us to not only try to better understand AI, but also
to better understand ourselves. He asks the big questions—about values, ethics, and trust. And fortunately, he offers practical and thought-provoking
methods for navigating the uncharted waters of AI.
“As humanity
takes its first steps into the Age of Artificial Intelligence, we are only just
beginning to think through the possibilities and the dangers this technology
brings,” shares Hoque. “But we do not have time for leisurely speculation. AI
will overturn the world we know in our lifetimes, and we must prepare ourselves
to meet the unprecedented changes that will soon be upon us.”
Within the
book, Hoque looks at questions such as:
- What does it
mean to be human in the age of AI? - How can humans interact
effectively and safely with AI personas? - What are the
OPEN and CARE frameworks, and how can they be applied to navigate the
opportunities and dangers of AI? - Can AI help us
transcend some of the limitations of our humanity and evolve to become better
versions of ourselves?
- The OPEN framework is about how to help unlock the potential of AI, while the CARE framework focuses on protecting against its dangers.
Particularly for business leaders,
Hoque recommends these two key points:
Instead of
thinking of AI as just another tool to use, change the paradigm to partnership.
Ask: How can we partner with AI in this specific area to achieve these specific
goals? Remember: You can have multiple partnerships of very different kinds at
the same time, so there is not just one way forward.
Also, Hoque
states that to harness AI’s potential it will require changing culture. It will
be necessary to break down departmental silos and the tendency of entrenched
interests to favor the status quo in order to drive a culture in which
innovation and internal collaboration can flourish.
Transcend is a timely important and thoughtful guide that is both philosophical and practical.
Hoque's life and work are shaped by a unique blend of Eastern philosophy and American entrepreneurial spirit.
He is recognized as one of the world's leading management thinkers and
technologists. He is an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator, and a #1 Wall
Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author. A three-time
Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ winner for his work as a founder and
a CEO, he has also earned numerous honors for his books, including two Axiom
Gold awards, a Nautilus award, and a place on the 2023 Thinkers50 Shortlist.
Thank you to
the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.
