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“There is no technology more important today than AI. Martin Ford continues his tradition of clear insights and observations about this important topic in a well-researched page-turner. A delightful book!” ―Erik Brynjolfsson, Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab and co-author of "The Second Machine Age"

“An incisive, balanced, and well-informed discussion of where AI stands today, how it may evolve, and the risks it poses to human society.”―Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley and co-author of "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach"

“Writing about the future of robotics is a dangerous endeavour, since it illuminates every aspect of our lives with a startling, unchartered perspective. Ford navigates this challenge admirably, with an exceptional blend of depth, rigor and clarity.” ―Judea Pearl, winner of the A.M. Turing Award, Professor of Computer Science at UCLA and co-author of "The Book of Why"

“The best up-to-date, go-to book on the social and economic implications of artificial intelligence.” ―Tyler Cowen, Professor of Economics at George Mason University

“Probably the most compelling single-volume book so far on AI’s advance and the opportunities and challenges associated with its multi-faceted impact on the world. Those in AI and those outside it will get a lot out of his clear-eyed and critical perspective. I highly recommend it.” ―James Manyika, Chairman and Director of the McKinsey Global Institute

** The above quotes are a sample of the praise for the new book by futurist and NY Times bestselling author Martin Ford, "Rule of the Robots: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything". Martin will be joining London Futurists on 16th October to highlight key themes from this new book and to answer audience questions.

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This event will be hosted on Zoom. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TAttVJZpTrKLpeVLZ94o2A

The Zoom registration fee (UKP £2.50) helps cover London Futurists running costs. (The Zoom registration page opens a PayPal interface, but there is NO requirement for attendees to use a PayPal account.)

The webinar can also be viewed, without charge, on the London Futurists YouTube channel, but without the option to participate in the live Q&A.

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"Rule of the Robots" is described as follows:

"Rule of the Robots" offers a clear explanation of the technology behind AI (especially deep learning), the breakthroughs that will be required to achieve more general machine intelligence and the various strategies that top AI researchers are pursuing to advance the field. The book covers the extraordinary benefits the technology will bring, as well as dangers such as autonomous weapons, racially and gender-biased algorithms, security threats and deepfakes. There is also a strong focus on the rise of an AI-enabled surveillance state and the unfolding AI race with China. Finally, the book continues exploring the theme from Martin's 2015 New York Times bestseller Rise of the Robots―the impact of AI and robotics on the job market and economy, as well as the intersection between advancing technology and the pandemic.

See also https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rule-Robots-Artificial-Intelligence-Everything/dp/1529345987

For more information about Martin Ford, see https://mfordfuture.com/

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The webinar will start broadcasting at 4pm UK time on Sat 16th October. To find this time in other timezones, see https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20211016T150000&p1=136

You are advised to log into Zoom up to 10 minutes ahead of the publicised start time of the event, so you won't miss the start of the live broadcast.

As the discussion proceeds, attendees will be welcome to raise questions and vote to prioritise questions raised by others.

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To register for this event, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TAttVJZpTrKLpeVLZ94o2A

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