Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An urgent warning of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance-from a co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind and current CEO of Microsoft AI"A fascinating, well-written, and important book."-Yuval Noah Harari "Essential reading."-Daniel Kahneman"My favorite book on AI."-Bill Gates, GatesNotesA Best Book of the Year: CNN, Economist, Bloomberg, Politico Playbook, Financial Times, The Guardian, CEO Magazine, Semafor Winner of the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award Finalist for the Porchlight Business Book Award and the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award We are approaching a critical threshold in the history of our species. Everything is about to change. Soon you will live surrounded by AIs. They will organize your life, operate your business, and run core government services. You will live in a world of DNA printers and quantum computers, engineered pathogens and autonomous weapons, robot assistants and abundant energy. None of us are prepared. As co-founder of the pioneering AI company DeepMind, part of Google, Mustafa Suleyman has been at the center of this revolution. The coming decade, he argues, will be defined by this wave of powerful, fast-proliferating new technologies. In The Coming Wave, Suleyman shows how these forces will create immense prosperity but also threaten the nation-state, the foundation of global order. As our fragile governments sleepwalk into disaster, we face an existential dilemma: unprecedented harms on one side, the threat of overbearing surveillance on the other. How do we ensure the flourishing of humankind? How do we maintain control? How do we navigate the narrow path to a successful future? This groundbreaking book from the ultimate AI insider establishes "the containment problem"-the task of maintaining control over powerful technologies-as the essential challenge of our age.
JK Friend
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Versace-Cat
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Kitchen
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Tin Fox
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ThoughtTrail
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Heavenly Connection
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Flash Protein
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Uncle Psycho
Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
High Kingdom Warrior
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Goatee Shield
Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Third Moon
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. 📱 A world of books at my fingertips – this app's user-friendly design makes it a true reading companion. 📚📱 Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears.
HOV
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a delight. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
Force
💡 Enriching my daily routines with wisdom and wonder – thank you, this app! 📱📖 From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚
Wildcat Appaloosa
This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Metal Star
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
57 Pixels
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls – it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
WittyWordsmith
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Polar Bee
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Pixy Mox
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience