Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful general-purpose technology that is reshaping the modern economy, but misperceptions about AI stand in the way of harnessing it for the betterment of humanity. In Thrive, Ravi Bapna and Anindya Ghose counter the backlash by showcasing how AI is positively influencing the aspects of our daily lives that we care about most: our health and wellness, relationships, education, the workplace, and domestic life. In the process the authors help explain the underlying technology and give people the agency they need to shape the debate around how we should regulate AI to maximize its benefits and minimize its risks.
Bringing over two decades of experience with cutting-edge research, consulting, executive coaching, and advising to bear on the subject, Bapna and Ghose demystify the technology of AI itself. They offer a novel “House of AI” framework that encompasses traditional analytics, generative AI, and fair and ethical deployment of AI. Using examples from everyday life, they showcase how the modern AI-powered ecosystem fundamentally improves the emotional, physical, and material well-being of regular people across the globe. Thrive’s mission is to educate the public about AI, shape realistic expectations, and foster informed discussions about a fast-emerging AI-shaped society.
Here are five key lessons from the book:
AI’s Positive Impact on Well-Being: The authors illustrate how AI technologies can improve emotional, physical, and material well-being by enhancing health, relationships, education, work, and domestic life.
Demystifying AI through the ‘House of AI’ Framework: Bapna and Ghose introduce the “House of AI” framework, which encompasses traditional analytics, generative AI, and ethical AI deployment, helping readers understand and navigate the AI landscape.
Empowering Individuals in an AI-Driven Society: The book emphasizes the importance of educating the public about AI, fostering realistic expectations, and encouraging informed discussions to empower individuals in shaping an AI-influenced society.
Ethical AI Deployment: The authors stress the significance of deploying AI ethically to maximize benefits and minimize risks, ensuring that AI serves humanity positively.
AI’s Role in Daily Life Enhancement: Through real-life examples, the book demonstrates how AI can be integrated into daily activities to improve overall quality of life, from personal health to professional productivity.
