Cozy up with a Book: AI Topic Reading List
With MEA break coming up, here are some books about AI/intellectual property that can deepen your understanding of this year’s topic.
Looking for something lighter? We have a few fiction suggestions and a graphic novel!
We’ve included links to check out the books from Hennepin County and Saint Paul Public Libraries when available.
If a book you’re interested in isn’t available at your local library, you can register your library card at most others across the state for free!
Viral Justice
Viral Justice by Ruha Benjamin
Written by a professor of African American Studies at Princeton, this book covers how bias is deeply ingrained in new technologies, and the perceived objectivity of their outputs. Benjamin discusses how small individual actions can be the solution.
A History of Intellectual Property in 50 Objects
A History of Intellectual Property in 50 Objects covers our broader resolution, walking through the history of IP through the lens of 50 items, from Lego bricks to light bulbs. This book is a compilation from experts in law, history, science, technology and the media. These objects show the importance of IP, and how changes in IP protections have influenced history.
Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI
Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI by Anil Ananthaswamy
Recommended by Rebecca, our Development and Communications Manager, this book provides a clear, narrative explanation for the math behind artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Techlash
Techlash by Tom Wheeler
A venture capitalist and former chairman of the FCC, Tom Wheeler connects the 19th century industrial revolution with our current technological innovation. New technology has changed culture and commerce, creating nearly unsupervised wealth growth. Wheeler argues the need to balance innovation with public good.
The Coming Wave
The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman
Mustafa Suleyman is currently the CEO of Microsoft AI, and has worked for Google AI. This book argues that AI can be a force for good, but discusses how governments must carefully balance regulation, walking the line between unprecedented harm and overbearing surveillance.
AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order By Kai-Fu Lee
Although a bit old in the rapidly evolving world of AI, this book provides a valuable perspective of the race between China and the US. If you’re looking to understand the China Tech Race Disadvantage, this is the book for you. Kai-Fu Lee is a Taiwanese investor and computer scientist, having worked at Microsoft, Google and Apple. Lee expects China to rapidly overtake the US in AI with their demographics and ability to collect data.
Fiction
I am AI
I am AI by Ai Jiang
This short novel is set in a capitalist dystopia where Ai struggles to make a living as a writer because AI is churning out content she can’t compete with. She’s slowly replacing her body parts with machine parts to try and become more productive.
The Infinity Particle
The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu
In this graphic novel, Clementine begins working with an AI pioneer and their assistant, a humanoid AI. As Clementine develops feelings for the AI, she questions the line between artificial intelligence and humans. This might be a bit more fun than some of our recommendations, but it’s still an interesting exploration of the limits and boundaries of AI.
