The storm of excitement, misinformation, and sheer exaggeration surrounding Artificial Intelligence has led many of us to want an honest guide. If, like me, you are among these many, you need to read this book.

Is Artificial Intelligence about to take over the world? Have scientists created an artificial form of life that can think for itself? Will it replace all our jobs? Are we about to enter an era where computers are better than humans at everything?

The answers to these questions, as the expert authors of The AI Con make clear, are "no," "they wish," "haha," and "definitely not." In reality, these fears are symptoms of the hype used by tech companies to justify data theft, mobilize surveillance capitalism, and undermine human creativity.

Filled with real-world examples, sharp arguments, and expert insights, The AI Con equips you to spot AI hype in all its forms, expose its exploitation and authoritarian efforts that try to hide, and resist it at work and in your daily life.

"A book to strengthen your mind against Big Tech's AI hype" – Yanis Varoufakis

"Hanna and Bender provide the clearest picture of what Artificial Intelligence is, what it is not, and why none of us need to accept it" – Timnit Gebru

"A powerful antidote. The authors show that these technologies will serve to deepen existing inequalities and make life and work even harder for most people" – Grace Blakeley

"Truly enlightening. An essential 'field guide' for those who want to fight for a more humane economy and a better society" – Ha-Joon Chang

"Fascinating and thought-provoking" – Johann Hari

"A must-read book" – Aleks Krotoski

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm