Superintelligence

Superintelligence is one of the most influential books on the future of artificial intelligence. It goes far beyond speculation, offering a scientific, unsettling, and absolutely essential look at what happens when machines become smarter than humans in every way.

Nick Bostrom asks the question everyone avoids:

What happens when we create an intelligence that surpasses us completely?

The book outlines three main pathways through which AI could reach “superintelligence,” then explores the possible futures that could save humanity… or destroy it.

In this kitUP, you’ll learn:

- The possible paths by which AI could reach “superintelligence.”

- How ultra-intelligent systems might slip out of human control despite good intentions.

- The key ethical, technical, and existential risks threatening humanity.

- The strategies and safeguards that could preserve a safe and viable future.