The algorithm and the abyss (Paperback)

Paperback. What if the greatest danger of artificial intelligence isn't what it might become. but what it's already doing?Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept. It is here - embedded in the systems we trust, the decisions we rely on, and the structures that quietly shape our daily lives.But while the world debates extreme scenarios and distant risks, something far more immediate is unfolding.The real danger of AI is subtle. Systemic. And already in motion.In The Algorithm and the Abyss, Rait Avastu takes you beyond the hype and headlines to explore the hidden risks of artificial intelligence in modern society.This is not a book about robots taking over the world.It's about: Systems making decisions no one fully understandsAutomation eroding accountabilityAlgorithms shaping behavior, opportunity, and truthInvisible dependencies forming beneath critical infrastructureAnd a growing gap between technological power and human controlDrawing from real-world insights and a builder's perspective, this book offers a grounded, practical look at how AI is reshaping the world - often in ways we fail to notice until it's too late.You'll discover: Why AI failures are often silent, not catastrophicHow complexity creates blind spots in modern systemsWhere current AI adoption is already introducing riskWhy "more data" and "better models" don't solve the core problemAnd what individuals, developers, and organizations should be paying attention to right nowThis book is for you if: You're curious about AI but skeptical of the hypeYou work in tech, product, or business and want a clearer understanding of real risksYou care about how technology is shaping society - beyond surface-level narrativesOr you simply want to understand what's actually happening beneath the buzzWe are not standing at the edge of an AI-driven future.We are already in it.The question is not whether artificial intelligence will change the world.It's whether we will understand the consequences in time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…