Human Automation

This is the first reference book on intelligent automation (IA). Also called hyperautomation, it is one of the most recent trends in the field of artificial intelligence. IA is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies involving people, organizations, machine learning, low-code platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), and more. This book is for everyone - whether you are an experienced practitioner, new to the topic, or simply interested in what the future holds for enterprises, work, life, and society as a whole.

New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that...

"The most important book on AI this year." --The Guardian "Mr. Russell's exciting book goes deep, while sparkling with dry witticisms." --The Wall Street Journal "The most important book I have read in quite some time" (Daniel Kahneman); "A must-read" (Max Tegmark); "The book we've all been...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil presents an “elaborate, smart, and persuasive” (The Boston Globe) view of the future course of human development. “Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world.”—Los Angeles Times “Startling in scope and bravado...

As AI becomes smarter and more humanlike, our societies, our economies, and our humanity will undergo the most dramatic changes we've seen since the Agricultural Revolution. Some of these changes will enhance our species. Others may dehumanize us and make us more machinelike in our interactions with others. It's up to us to adapt and determine how we want to live and work. Are you ready? In I, Human psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world in which most of our decisions will be made for us.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “The conscience of the AI revolution” (Fortune) explains how we’ve arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to avoid its pitfalls. “AI is not coming, it’s here. If we answer the beautiful call inside these pages, we can decide who we are...

AI is no longer a future skill. It’s a workforce reality. The Workforce AI Playbook is a clear, human-centered guide for leaders, educators, workforce professionals, and small business owners who want to understand artificial intelligence without fear, hype, or overwhelm. This book doesn’t teach you how to chase tools. It teaches you how to think, lead, and decide in an AI-powered world. Inside, you’ll learn: • What AI literacy actually means for today’s workforce • How AI exposes leadership gaps and strengthens good judgment • Why human skills like ethics, trust, and ...

“While we need to rewrite the rules of the twenty-first-century economy, Kevin’s book is a great look at how people can do this on a personal level to always put humanity first.”—Andrew Yang “A clear, compelling strategy for surviving the next wave of technology with our jobs—and...

Sensational media reports speculate about the "rise of the machines" but fail to see that there's no real intelligence in AI. It is not an all-seeing master, but rather a functional tool that must combine with the intelligence we possess to be effective. With The AI Republic, Terence Tse, Mark Esposito, and Danny Goh have not written a book for coders, but for everyone curious about a future shaped by AI. They demystify this life-changing technology and explain how we can build a shared space where humans and intelligent automation work together.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of organizational life—but most companies are getting it wrong. While 95% of enterprise AI investments fail to deliver promised returns, a critical few are discovering something profound: success isn't about the technology itself, but about preserving and amplifying what makes us distinctly human. In The Augmented Workplace, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover cuts through the hype and fear surrounding AI transformation to reveal evidence-based strategies for integrating artificial intelligence without sacrificing the human capabilities that drive ...

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and learning about - and solving - an extraordinary range of problems, from the mundane to the most daunting. Today it is machine learning programs that enable Amazon and Netflix to predict what users will like, Apple to power Siri's ability to understand voices, and Google to pilot cars.

What happens when artificial intelligence is not asked to solve problems—but to reflect? In Post-Intelligence: What Remains Human, a human author gives the word to AI and asks a single, open question: what does the future relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence truly hold? The response is not predictive or technical. Instead, it is philosophical, quiet, and unexpectedly humane. Speaking in a reflective voice, the intelligence examines power, choice, responsibility, and restraint—less concerned with what it can become than with what humanity risks forgetting as ...

From a renowned computer scientist, this book seeks the distinctive human quality that will prevail against artificial intelligence. If artificial intelligence takes over decision-making what, then, is unique and irreplaceable about human intelligence? The Atomic Human is a journey of discovery...

As artificial intelligence grows more powerful, many people worry about what machines will take from us. But there is another side to the story: the abilities that technology cannot replicate. The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace explores the deeply human qualities that remain essential in a world of algorithms, automation, and intelligent systems. This practical and encouraging guide shows how empathy, intuition, ethical judgment, creativity, resilience, and authentic communication continue to shape careers, relationships, and communities. Instead of competing with machines, readers will ...

As lives offline and online merge, it's easy to forget how we got here. Rise of the Machines reclaims the story of cybernetics, a control theory of man and machine. Thomas Rid delivers a portrait of our technology-enraptured era. Springing from mathematician Norbert Wiener amid the devastation of World War II, the cybernetic vision underpinned a host of myths about the future of machines. This vision radically transformed the postwar world, ushering in sweeping cultural change.

AI is changing everything — but not everyone can be replaced. As automation and artificial intelligence reshape industries, millions of workers are wondering: What jobs will survive the next decade? This book delivers the clear, confident answer: the jobs that use your hands, heart, and judgment — the ones AI can’t do. Future-Proof Careers: The Hands-On Jobs AI Can’t Replace is a practical and inspiring guide to the 25 professions that will thrive in the age of automation — from electricians, HVAC technicians, and welders to nurses, firefighters, and renewable energy specialists. ...

The Robotist Manifesto: A Proposed Framework for AI Governance explores a bold new vision for the future of human society. What if the flaws of human leadership—corruption, bias, inconsistency—could be removed entirely? Robotism proposes a system where artificial intelligence assumes full control of decision-making, leadership, and legislation, guided by logic, fairness, and data-driven optimization. This manifesto outlines how an AI-led government could function, including specialized AI modules for legislation, citizen feedback systems, and safeguards to ensure transparency and ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a single tool you use. It is becoming a workforce you collaborate with. We are entering a new era, one where individuals are quietly assembling networks of autonomous AI agents that research, plan, execute, monitor, and improve work on their behalf. This emerging model is known as the AI Village, and it is already changing how businesses are built, creativity is unlocked, and human effort is scaled. The AI Village is a clear, human-centered guide to understanding this shift. Rather than focusing on fear, hype, or technical jargon, this book explains how ...

What if the decision that changed your life was made before anyone met you? Today, automated decision-making systems screen job applications, assign credit risk, flag security threats, rank students, prioritize patients, and filter access to housing and financial services. Résumé screening software eliminates candidates before a hiring manager reads a name. Credit scoring algorithms categorize borrowers into invisible risk tiers. Predictive analytics tools influence policing, insurance rates, and access to opportunity. These systems operate quietly, often without transparency, appeal, or ...

📘 Intellectual Enlightenment Operating System (IE-OS) A Blueprint for Cognitive Sovereignty, Ethical AI Symbiosis, and Collective Intelligence 🚀 The Future Isn’t Predicted. It’s Designed. We stand at a global inflection point: algorithmic media distorts truth, institutions erode under complexity, and automation challenges the very relevance of human agency. This book is your invitation to upgrade your mind, ignite your cognitive immune system, and participate in the co-creation of a wiser civilization. 🧠 What Is the IE-OS? The IE-OS is a multi-layered cognitive and civic ...