Prediction Machines

"""It's a must read for economists; it forces us to think more deeply about the essence of AI and its connection to prediction. And it's a must read for the public who need to know the enormous dangers the old/new AI poses to our own and our children's economic futures and freedoms."" — Journal of Economic Literature Advance Praise for Prediction Machines: ""What does AI mean for your business? Read this book to find out."" — Hal Varian, Chief Economist, Google "". . . framing AI in terms of its predictive capabilities is not only a realistic portrayal of its capabilities today, but also one that business leaders can both understand and act upon. For that alone the book is worth reading."" — Forbes ""This book, written by three brilliant minds from the University of Toronto, is invaluable for business leaders looking for a primer on how AI might impact them."" — Business Insider ""A must-read for business leaders who need to know where AI is heading and how best to harness the new technology."" — Journal of Economic Literature ""Prediction Machines does a good job of showing where computers work best and where humans still have an edge."" — the New York Times "". . . a useful way to look at the fast-changing world of machine learning . . ."" — the Financial Times ""Consider it a CEO guide to parsing and prioritizing AI opportunities."" — McKinsey Quarterly ""Prediction Machines provides a very accessible and high-level overview of machine learning and the power and limits of the predictions provided by AI algorithms. The book is a must-read for business leaders and executives."" — TechTalks ""The authors . . .offer a compelling framework for mapping out the likely impact of AI on economies in the decades ahead."" — BlackRock Investment Management"