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A review by srivalli
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power: 5 Battlegrounds by Rajiv Malhotra
5.0
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. It’s the in-thing and a necessity in today’s world. Whether we know it or not, like it or not, AI is here to stay. But what does it mean to the common public?
We know what AI is capable of in the industries. But is the same automation a boon in our lives? How does it affect our future generations? What about data privacy? What about letting a system take control over your thoughts, ideas, opinions, and every aspect of your life? What does it mean to third-world countries? Is India in a position to set terms, or are we destined to be enslaved by the global leaders again, albeit in the name of technology and digital colonization?
The latest release, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power: 5 Battlegrounds by Rajiv Malhotra, discusses these topics and much more.
The book has been divided into five categories-
• AI and Economic Development and Jobs (unemployment due to AI is not a myth or a distant reality)
• AI and Global Power (How the US and China are fighting for domination)
• AI and Psychological Control and Agency (Surveillance capitalism, Data Rights, and Moronization of the masses)
• AI and Metaphysics (Algorithm vs. the Being)
• AI and India’s Future (right now, there is very little to cheer about)
What about India's future? We are, sadly, at the bottom of the table. All our so-called knowledge and intellect have gone into building data systems for other countries. Our data is bartered to import AI technology that could have been developed within the country.
The author doesn’t shy away from calling a spade and spade and pointing out that the politicians, in their usual political games and appeasement, refused to even consider AI as a game-changer, let alone a threat to the nation. The author points out how our laws are outdated and ineffective when it comes to protecting data.
Overall, this book is informative and terrifying. That makes a must-read, even though it might give you sleepless nights. A small consolation is that the author says he is working on the next book, where he provides solutions to the problems listed in this one. I hope it comes out soon and the people who make decisions read and understand it.
*****
This review has been posted as a part of the Thousand Reviewers Club hosted by the Indic Book Club and Indic Academy. Thank you, Indic Book Club, for a copy of the book.
*****
Read the full review here
We know what AI is capable of in the industries. But is the same automation a boon in our lives? How does it affect our future generations? What about data privacy? What about letting a system take control over your thoughts, ideas, opinions, and every aspect of your life? What does it mean to third-world countries? Is India in a position to set terms, or are we destined to be enslaved by the global leaders again, albeit in the name of technology and digital colonization?
The latest release, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power: 5 Battlegrounds by Rajiv Malhotra, discusses these topics and much more.
The book has been divided into five categories-
• AI and Economic Development and Jobs (unemployment due to AI is not a myth or a distant reality)
• AI and Global Power (How the US and China are fighting for domination)
• AI and Psychological Control and Agency (Surveillance capitalism, Data Rights, and Moronization of the masses)
• AI and Metaphysics (Algorithm vs. the Being)
• AI and India’s Future (right now, there is very little to cheer about)
What about India's future? We are, sadly, at the bottom of the table. All our so-called knowledge and intellect have gone into building data systems for other countries. Our data is bartered to import AI technology that could have been developed within the country.
The author doesn’t shy away from calling a spade and spade and pointing out that the politicians, in their usual political games and appeasement, refused to even consider AI as a game-changer, let alone a threat to the nation. The author points out how our laws are outdated and ineffective when it comes to protecting data.
Overall, this book is informative and terrifying. That makes a must-read, even though it might give you sleepless nights. A small consolation is that the author says he is working on the next book, where he provides solutions to the problems listed in this one. I hope it comes out soon and the people who make decisions read and understand it.
*****
This review has been posted as a part of the Thousand Reviewers Club hosted by the Indic Book Club and Indic Academy. Thank you, Indic Book Club, for a copy of the book.
*****
Read the full review here