Human Automation

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.

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.

"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 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...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil, hailed by Bill Gates as “the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence,” presents an “elaborate, smart, and persuasive” (The Boston Globe) view of the future course of human development...

“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...

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...

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...

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.

COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE --- This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and computational linguistics, providing an in-depth analysis of their impact across various domains. It gets into the challenges of developing NLP tools for low-resource languages, emphasizing the need for linguistic diversity in the digital age. Ethical considerations in AI language models are scrutinized, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development. The book also addresses the ...

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 ...

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. ...

Artificial intelligence is changing everything. Jobs, careers, identity, and the meaning of work itself are all being reshaped at unprecedented speed. For many, this transformation brings fear. Fear of replacement. Fear of irrelevance. Fear that human value is being quietly automated away. This book offers a different vision. The Age of Assistance argues that artificial intelligence is not the end of human purpose, but the beginning of a new chapter, one where machines handle repetition and scale, while humans are finally free to focus on what truly matters. Rather than competing with AI, ...

📘 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 ...

A system that was right on average—and humans who could not accept what that meant. In 2019, an automated pricing system contracted by Pfizer recommended bids for public pharmaceutical tenders in Denmark. It was not a prototype. It was in production, evaluated every two weeks with real money at stake. The system worked—it outperformed human judgment in aggregate. And still, it was often ignored. Not because it failed spectacularly. But because it succeeded in a way humans struggle to integrate. This book describes what happens when machines begin to make better decisions on average—...

"IIoT 5.0: Human-Centric Industrial Transformation" provides a comprehensive, accessible, and practical exploration of the next wave of industrial transformation, where the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) converges with the human-centric principles of Industry 5.0. This book is meticulously designed to serve as a definitive guide for students, educators, and professionals, bridging the critical gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. It navigates the journey from the fundamental building blocks of IIoT to the design and deployment of sophisticated, collaborative ...

Are you a small business owner overwhelmed by AI hype—but secretly wondering if you’re falling behind? You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. Smarter Not Harder: How Small Business Owners Can Use AI to Work Less, Earn More, and Stay Human is the no-fluff, human-centered guide you’ve been waiting for. Forget the jargon, tech overwhelm, and cookie-cutter prompt packs. This book meets you where you are—with humor, heart, and step-by-step guidance to help you use tools like ChatGPT and other AI-powered systems to grow your business without losing your voice, values, or sanity. ...

En Futureproof: 9 reglas para los humanos en la era de la automatización, Kevin Roose rechaza la creencia popular de que para competir con las máquinas tenemos que parecernos a ellas: hipereficientes, basadas en datos, caballos de batalla al servicio del código. En su lugar, sostiene que debemos dejar a las máquinas ser máquinas y enfocarnos en hacer las actividades creativas, inspiradoras y con sentido que nos distinguen como seres humanos.

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 ...