Artificial intelligence (AI) has already become a part of our lives, but Martin Ford argues that the real revolution is yet to come. In this book, he outlines his vision of the future of AI. On the one hand, he sees this technology as a powerful public resource, something like a new electric current that will ultimately transform almost all areas of the economy, social life and culture. On the other hand, AI brings with it real dangers both for individuals and for society as a whole. It makes possible the emergence of deepfakes that can plunge society into chaos, gives rise to unprecedented mechanisms of social control and can be completely biased. Such technology cannot be accepted blindly and thoughtlessly, and this book should help humanity prepare for the future - to correctly understand what is happening, separate sensations from reality and find the best ways to ensure the prosperity of each of us and the entire society as a whole.