The Age of AI
- A landmark book on artificial intelligence — and what it means to be human in the 21st century.
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The Age of AI is not a technical manual. It is a profound, accessible reflection on how artificial intelligence is reshaping knowledge, power, creativity, and human identity itself. Written by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger together with Eric Schmidt (former CEO of Google) and MIT professor Daniel Huttenlocher, this book explores AI not just as a tool — but as a force that challenges how we think, decide, govern, and create.
Why we chose this book
Big ideas, clearly explained: No programming background required — this is a conceptual, philosophical, and cultural exploration of AI.
Exceptional authorship: A rare collaboration between geopolitics, technology, and academic research, offering a uniquely broad perspective.
Deeply contemporary: Addresses questions that affect everyone — from artists and designers to policymakers and entrepreneurs.
This is a book that helps you understand the moment we are living in, not just the technology behind it.
What you’ll find inside
How AI changes the nature of knowledge and discovery
The impact of algorithms on politics, warfare, and global order
AI’s role in creativity, art, and scientific research
Ethical dilemmas and risks we are only beginning to grasp
Reflections on what remains uniquely human in an age of machines
Balanced, thoughtful, and often unsettling — this is essential reading for our time.
Perfect for
Readers interested in technology, culture, and philosophy
Designers, artists, and creatives working alongside AI tools
Entrepreneurs and decision-makers
Anyone asking “what comes next?”
Gifts that feel intelligent, relevant, and future-oriented
A book about artificial intelligence — and a mirror held up to humanity.
Add The Age of AI to your shelf as a guide to understanding the forces shaping our future.