

AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future
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AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan is a fascinating blend of speculative fiction and expert analysis that explores how artificial intelligence (AI) will shape the world over the next two decades. The book presents ten fictional stories, each set in a different part of the world and depicting a future scenario where AI has deeply integrated into daily life. After each story, Kai-Fu Lee—an AI pioneer and former president of Google China—provides a detailed commentary explaining the science and technology behind the story, along with the real-world implications and ethical considerations. Chen Qiufan’s stories are emotionally rich and grounded in plausible futures, covering a range of AI applications—from personalized education, AI-driven healthcare, and autonomous vehicles to job displacement, surveillance, and deepfake technologies. Lee’s commentaries bring clarity and realism, explaining how machine learning, neural networks, robotics, and other technologies are evolving and what they could mean for economies, governments, and individuals. Together, they address critical questions: How will AI impact employment? Can AI improve global inequality? What risks does it pose to privacy and democracy? And how can humanity coexist with increasingly intelligent machines? What makes AI 2041 unique is its accessible storytelling format paired with rigorous analysis. It’s not just a book for tech enthusiasts—it’s for anyone curious about how AI could influence our societies, values, and identities in the years to come. Ultimately, the book is both a warning and a hopeful roadmap, urging readers to engage with the future of AI thoughtfully, ethically, and collaboratively.