Will AI Dictate the Future?

by Anton Ravindran PhD

Overview

“Artificial Intelligence will either be the best or worst thing to happen to humanity. We do not yet know which.” – Stephen Hawking

As AI becomes more pervasive in every aspect of human life, there is an urgent need to understand it and harness it in a way that benefits mankind. But where do we begin?

The 13 chapters in the book break down this complex subject by examining AI’s impact on key sectors of our societies.

Chapters delve into specific industries, probing the myriad opportunities and potential risks brought about by AI:

• Healthcare
• Law
• Manufacturing
• Cybersecurity
• Mobility
• Financial Services
• Education
• Satellite Systems
• Government
• AI Ethics

Authored by Dr Anton Ravindran, together with guest chapters contributed by leading experts in their fields, this invaluable book provides a clear, comprehensive and authoritative look at how AI – managed wisely – can change the world for the better.

The book includes a foreword by Prof. Stephen Martin BA, MA, MTCP, Dip Ed, PhD, GAICD, Chairman, Bank of China (Australia) Ltd and Former Speaker, Parliament of Australia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789815044317
Publisher:	Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)
Publication date:	11/15/2022
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Dr Anton Ravindran has been in the IT industry for nearly three decades, working for IBM, CA, and Sun Microsystems before venturing into entrepreneurship. He is currently the Founder CEO of law tech startup SmartLaw and GICT Training Pte Ltd, and has been featured in the Straits Times, Business Times, Channel NewsAsia, CNBC and Peak, amongst others. He was formerly Co-Founder & CEO of Genovate which operated in 7 countries and 13 cities. He won several awards including the Entrepreneur Award and E&Y Enterprise 50 (E50) for himself and Genovate respectively.

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Anton Ravindran has been a leader in the field of information technology, where he has established an enviable reputation for his deep insight of the emerging business technologies and trends. His current research and writings on the pervasiveness of AI in our life’s activities necessitate answers to this intractable question of “what will be the impact of AI on our future?” His examination of this topic provides a window view of the many possible answers of how AI will shape the various sectors of our society in the future…” – Prof. Emanuel Grant Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, University of North Dakota

“Dr. Anton’s book explores objective views on what the future holds for AI and its impact on humanity. With his years of expertise in the field, Dr. Anton not only provides exciting interpretations into the prevalence of AI in a variety of sectors and its potential evolution in each but also importantly, the ethics and governance of the responsible practice of AI.” – Dr. Maliki Osman Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office; Second Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Education

“I have known Dr. Anton Ravindran for over a decade. He is an inspiring leader with a heart to do good and do better for all around him. He is an astute leader in technology with deep domain expertise. Many seek out for his wise counsel for industry development and his ability to operationalise, execute and deliver results. He has dedicated his life serving others in the community and industry, uplifting and mentoring the next generation of technology professionals. Above all, he is a friend and mentor. I wish him the very best for his latest book that seeks to define a new frontier, an adventure and a great opportunity for Singapore and Singaporeans. We are proud to have Dr. Anton to be leading the way.” – Shawn Huang Member of Parliament, Singapore; Director, Temasek International

“Dr. Anton brings a broad-based perspective of AI, drawing upon the past, present and future. His unique blend of deep tech knowledge and imparting this to the IT community, gives him a great lens into the future of AI. This book is a good read on how AI is impacting industries and society.” – Sam Liew President, Singapore Computer Society

“Dr. Anton Ravindran is a visionary and a path-builder. He draws on his long experience at the coal face of cutting-edge technology issues and assimilates them in this book, which presents real-world assessments of AI and it’s incipient impact on humanity. This book provides thought leadership and insights on the foundational workings of AI – he is the voice that needs to be heard.” – Abraham Vergis, S.C Founder & Managing Director, Providence Law Asia LLC

“Dr. Anton brings a unique blend of heart and deep tech which gives him a great lens into the future of AI and the impact on society and businesses. This book is a timely knowledge read of the state of affairs of AI at the moment.” – Howie Lau Managing Director, NCS “Combining his scholarly pursuits with decades of hands-on experience as a technopreneur, Dr. Anton brings together diverse and thought provoking views on AI and its impact. A good read for anyone interested in gathering deep insights on our tech-driven future.” – Frank Koo Head of Asia (Talent Solutions), LinkedIn

“Dr. Anton Ravindran is an established technopreneur and visionary. This important book brings together unique and stimulating insights into the future impact of AI on society and industry, including 5 thought leadership chapters from academia and industry. It is a must read for all!” – Prof. Liz Bacon Vice-Chancellor, Abertay University

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