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Artificial Intelligence Revolution: How AI Will Change our Society, Economy, and Culture
The co-founder of Baidu explains how AI will transform human livelihood, from our economy and financial systems down to our daily lives. Written by Baidu cofounder Robin Li and prefaced by award-winning sci-fi writer Cixin Liu (author of The Three-Body Problem), Artificial Intelligence Revolution introduces Baidu’s teams of top scientists and management as pioneers of movement toward AI. The book covers many of the latest AI-related ideas and technological developments, such Computational abilityBig data resourcesSetting the basic standards of AI in research and developmentAn introduction to the “super brain”Intelligent manufacturingDeep learningL4 automated vehiclesSmart finance The book describes the emergence of a “smart” society powered by technology and reflects on the challenges humanity is about to face. Li covers the most pressing AI-related ideas and technological developments, Will artificial intelligence replace human workers, and in what sectors of the economy? How will it affect healthcare and finance? How will daily human life change? Robin Li’s Artificial Intelligence Revolution addresses these questions and more from the perspective of a pioneer of AI development. It's a must-read for anyone concerned about the emergence of a “smart” society powered by technology and the challenges humanity is about to face.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2020
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September 10, 2021
I was eager to learn more in this subjects as AI fascinates me in a sense yet I don't understand much about them. Some parts of it were good but the most of it went over my head as I'm not knowledgeable in tech stuff it's a miracle itself that i can use my phone and surf tablet.
June 17, 2021
I really liked having the perspective of a power - figure from the east. It is a bit too detailed on technicalities at times though (sometimes not even related to AI)
October 24, 2022
One of my themes this year is AI. I have been picking up books that deal with aspects of this type of computing solution. Some of it is to understand its limitations, of which there are many. Other books to dive into the ethics of asking the systems to perform certain actions or solve certain problems. This book is AI from the Chinese perspective. The two AI powerhouses in the world are China & the USA. In China, AI is centrally directed and is a national effort. In the USA, it is driven mainly by companies with only a smattering of investment from the government.
I wanted to better understand the Chinese thought behind their AI efforts. But what I found was a super cheery book that feels more like a propaganda poster than a true discussion. It isn’t even just cheerleading, but outright China will dominate, just because. After a few chapters of this there wasn’t much to learn, except that China’s AI efforts will solve every problem in the world. What is left out is the everyone’s current systems are primitive, their internal workings can not be inspected, and are only good at a specific task. I didn’t find the book to be a serious inspection of AI on either side of the world.
I wanted to better understand the Chinese thought behind their AI efforts. But what I found was a super cheery book that feels more like a propaganda poster than a true discussion. It isn’t even just cheerleading, but outright China will dominate, just because. After a few chapters of this there wasn’t much to learn, except that China’s AI efforts will solve every problem in the world. What is left out is the everyone’s current systems are primitive, their internal workings can not be inspected, and are only good at a specific task. I didn’t find the book to be a serious inspection of AI on either side of the world.
June 6, 2025
A lot of thoughts on this book:
This is a difficult book to read. I almost gave up in the first few chapters. It’s hard to appreciate if you don’t have prior introduction or understanding on some of the topics discussed.
This is not an introductory book to AI. I would even consider it almost like a textbook.
There’s a lot of nuggets of information and really thought provoking ideas planted if one is willing to dig hard and sustain through this book.
It’s written awhile back in 2017, but it’s still quite relevant - so I imagined the book must be really ahead of its time when it was first published.
I wished really badly that the team had spend more time ordering the information and writing it in a different style that doesn’t read like IT geeks trying to write a user manual. It would have made a really really good read.
I also felt a little cheated by the title, because the content is a lot about Baidu’s work on AI and its impact on China and then the world. There’s a propaganda feel to it, but I really hope to see it from a neutral lens.
Finishing it, I think it’s a keeper for me. I hope to revisit this book again when I have deeper understanding on AI. I think a reread would definitely uncover more hidden gems.
This is a difficult book to read. I almost gave up in the first few chapters. It’s hard to appreciate if you don’t have prior introduction or understanding on some of the topics discussed.
This is not an introductory book to AI. I would even consider it almost like a textbook.
There’s a lot of nuggets of information and really thought provoking ideas planted if one is willing to dig hard and sustain through this book.
It’s written awhile back in 2017, but it’s still quite relevant - so I imagined the book must be really ahead of its time when it was first published.
I wished really badly that the team had spend more time ordering the information and writing it in a different style that doesn’t read like IT geeks trying to write a user manual. It would have made a really really good read.
I also felt a little cheated by the title, because the content is a lot about Baidu’s work on AI and its impact on China and then the world. There’s a propaganda feel to it, but I really hope to see it from a neutral lens.
Finishing it, I think it’s a keeper for me. I hope to revisit this book again when I have deeper understanding on AI. I think a reread would definitely uncover more hidden gems.
April 18, 2026
Though mostly focused on Baidu and other tech giants AI innovations, & plans or predictions for the future in collaboration with states or academic institutions, not only in China but globally, the authors do a good job of exploring AI & industrialization's history and discussing what's next and what it means for society at large.
Quite technical heavy in its AI definitions, though that is to be expected. As AI is a broad field made possible by compute, big data and continued research from global academic institutions and private entities. And the fact that it cuts across a multitude of industries.
Not a light read though one I enjoyed, and absolutely insightful if exploring the global AI landscape, ethics, and key players, and what it means for the shift in future careers or economy, way of life and innovation is your cup of tea.
Quite technical heavy in its AI definitions, though that is to be expected. As AI is a broad field made possible by compute, big data and continued research from global academic institutions and private entities. And the fact that it cuts across a multitude of industries.
Not a light read though one I enjoyed, and absolutely insightful if exploring the global AI landscape, ethics, and key players, and what it means for the shift in future careers or economy, way of life and innovation is your cup of tea.
July 25, 2023
Thought Provoking
Even though this text is getting old after only 5 years it is still well worth the read. I found that Robin gave me plenty to think about. I’m especially challenged by the last couple of chapters. All of these 23 AI issues must be addressed. Change is coming fast and few are ready. Start thinking now how you’ll accept these changes if you haven’t.
Even though this text is getting old after only 5 years it is still well worth the read. I found that Robin gave me plenty to think about. I’m especially challenged by the last couple of chapters. All of these 23 AI issues must be addressed. Change is coming fast and few are ready. Start thinking now how you’ll accept these changes if you haven’t.
June 20, 2021
Оказывается есть нейроны, которые активируются при употреблении алкоголя
January 11, 2023
Interesting. I also thought parts were a little over my head, but I'm glad I read it. Library book.
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