Collaborative Intelligence: How Humans and AI Are Transforming Our World

Mira Lane

ISBN 10: 0262550784 / ISBN 13: 9780262550789

Published by The MIT Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collaborative Intelligence: How Humans and AI Are Transforming Our World
• Publisher: The MIT Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262550784
• ISBN 13: 9780262550789
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Chappell Arellano, Karen
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This deep look into the multifaceted landscape of artificial intelligence considers AI’s ethical and societal implications—and celebrates its diverse and innovative applications.

In this edited collection Collaborative Intelligence, Mira Lane and Arathi Sethumadhavan embark on a captivating exploration of artificial intelligence. The book delves deeply into the dynamic interplay between theory and practice, shedding light on the transformative potential and complexities of AI. For practitioners deeply immersed in the world of AI, Lane and Sethumadhavan offer firsthand accounts and insights from technologists, academics, and thought leaders, as well as a series of compelling case studies, ranging from AI's impact on artistry to its role in addressing societal challenges like modern slavery and wildlife conservation.

As the global AI market burgeons, this book enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and interdisciplinary dialogue. It caters not only to the practitioners shaping the AI landscape but also to policymakers striving to navigate the intricate relationship between humans and machines, as well as academics. Divided into two parts, the first half of the book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of AI's historical context, its influence on power dynamics, human-AI interaction, and the critical role of audits in governing AI systems. The second half unfolds a series of eight case studies, unraveling AI’s impact on fields as varied as healthcare, vehicular safety, conservation, human rights, and the metaverse. Each chapter in this book paints a vivid picture of AI’s triumphs and challenges, providing a panoramic view of how it is reshaping our world.

About the Author

Mira Lane is Senior Director and Founder of the Envisioning Studio at Google. Prior to Google, Mira was Partner Director and Founder of Ethics & Society at Microsoft.
Arathi Sethumadhavan is User Research Scientist in Google’s Technology and Society team. Prior to Google, Arathi spent several years at Microsoft and Medtronic.