The Coming Wave

“The Coming Wave” by Mustafa Suleyman is a wake-up call to the advancements of technology that are changing, and will continue to change, our everyday lives.

Suley focuses on both artificial intelligence (AI) systems and genetic engineering to highlight both the benefits and threats of the technological revolution. From the way we write a cover letter, train employees, to how we fight chronic health conditions, we can expect to take advantage of technologies to help in making these processes more efficient and effective.

However, with reward, naturally comes risk, and with the rapid growth of new technology, we have to prepare for instances such as cyberattacks on power grids, as well as lethal weapons and diseases.

Although we don’t have a crystal clear picture of the future, Suleyman argues that the most important thing to do is keep the conversation open about the technological advancements so we can prepare for any harm, while reaping the benefits.

Mustafa Suleyman is a leading figure in the area of artificial intelligence research and development. In 2010, Suleyman co-founded DeepMind, an AI company that made advancements in machine learning and neural networks. DeepMind was also the developer of AlphaGo and has since become one of the most influential AI labs globally. Suleyman is also the Vice President of AI Product Management and AI Policy at Google.