Paul R. Daugherty - Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI

Human+ Machineis a richly detailed guidebook that leaders need to capture the opportunities of AI and the fourth industrial revolution. If we heed Daugherty and Wilsons call to action on reimagining how we work and preparing people for fusion skills, we can ensure a brighter future for all of us.

KLAUS SCHWAB , founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum; author, The Fourth Industrial Revolution

In the postInformation Age, every sector of the global economy is driven by technology, the source of disruption and new wealth everywhere. For those wishing to participate, youll need a copy of Human+ Machine.

MARK ANDERSON , founder and CEO, Strategic News Service

In Human+ Machine, Daugherty and Wilson brilliantly illuminate with real-world examples how companies across every industry are reconceptualizing their businesses and organizations for the age of AI. This is just the beginning of the greatest business transformation in history, with humans and machines working together in ways never before imaginable. As the authors point out, we must invest in training millions of people for the jobs of tomorrow and establish guardrails to ensure that as AI evolves, the benefits accrue to all of humanity. Human+ Machineis a roadmap to the futureread it if youre serious about understanding the impact of AI and how it is driving growth.

MARC BENIOFF , Chairman and CEO, Salesforce

Human+ Machineis a well-written and well-researched book that addresses the missing middle of AI: how humans and machines can collaborate so as to augmentnot replacehuman skills. From the manufacturing floor to the back office to the individual, Paul and James offer wonderfully approachable and actionable insight into the changing nature of work.

GRADY BOOCH , Chief Scientist for Software Engineering, IBM Research; IBM Fellow

Human+ Machineshines new light on our burning need to reinvent nearly everything about the way we work. Daugherty and Wilson have hands-on experience leading these changes, giving this book an exceptional level of credibility and insight. Have your whole team read it before your competitors do!

ERIK BRYNJOLFSSON , Director, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy; coauthor, The Second Machine Age and Machine, Platform, Crowd

A must-read for business managers who know AI should be a big part of their job but find the topic intimidating and confusing.

MISSY CUMMINGS , professor, Pratt School of Engineering; Director, Humans and Autonomy Laboratory, Duke University

We are in an era of digital Darwinism, where technologies are evolving faster than businesses can adapt. Daugherty and Wilsons approaches, the missing middle and MELDS, provide the formula to help you rethink your opportunities, your processes, and your outcomeswith the goal of capturing exponential improvements in record time.

CHETAN DUBE , CEO, IPsoft

In Human+ Machine, Daugherty and Wilson give a blueprint for a future in which AI augments our humanity. Packed with examples, instruction, and inspiration, the book is a practical guide to understanding AIwhat it means in our lives and how we can make the most of it.

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON , founder and CEO, Thrive Global

Daugherty and Wilson answer the fundamental question, how do we help our workforce transition into the age of AI? Without question, Human+ Machineis the handbook you need to move forward.

HENNING KAGERMANN , President, acatech (German Academy of Science and Engineering); former Chairman and CEO, SAP

The AI revolution has started, so dont fall behind. Read Human+ Machinecover to coverand gain the ability to use exponential intelligence and velocity to define and optimize your impact on the world over the coming decade.

DAVID KENNY