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The Future Computed: Artificial Intelligence and its role in society

The Future Computed: Artificial Intelligence and its role in society
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Artificial Intelligence will enable breakthrough advances in areas like healthcare, agriculture, education and transportation. But how do we deal with the complex questions and societal concerns that AI raises? How do we ensure that AI is designed and used responsibly? How do we establish ethical principles to protect people? And how will AI impact employment and jobs? Microsoft explores these issues, and offers suggestions on the way forward in a new book, The Future Computed. Read more here

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