New York Times technology reporter Cade Metz, drawing on his firsthand experience with Silicon Valley leaders, uncovers the extraordinary story of this 50-year revolution. He raises questions that will shape the next half-century: Where will artificial intelligence go? Is human-level intelligence on the horizon? And if so, what will our place be in that new world? Artificial intelligence was long considered a distant dream, confined to the fringes of scientific circles. But two researchers changed everything. One was a 64-year-old computer science professor who could not even drive or travel due to serious spinal problems. The other was a 36-year-old neuroscientist and chess master. Although they followed different paths, together they made artificial intelligence an integral part of our daily lives and created an industry worth billions.
