AI First, Human Always: Embracing a New Mindset for the Era of Superintelligence - Hardcover

by Sandy Carter (Author)

Leadership wisdom to ride the wave of the seven hottest trends in our new AI-first world of business

Written by seasoned tech executive Sandy Carter, AI First, Human Always: Embracing a New Mindset for the Era of Superintelligence is your guidebook to the seven hottest trends in AI. This book will recalibrate your approach to the exponential curve of emerging AI solutions for business. It will help you transform today's unstoppable currents of change into tailwinds that propel your organization to great heights. From the tokenization of everything, to multi-model learning models, to the importance of technical convergence and the implementation of digital twins across almost every industry imaginable, this book provides an essential core knowledge base as well as examples and case studies to help you transform your approach to leadership to meet the demands of the modern business era.

Throughout the book, Carter drives home the essential coexistence of technology, emotion, intelligence, creativity, intuition, and ethics to enhance, rather than replace, the human experience. Some of the topics that Carter explores include:

• How to foster an AI-driven culture with experimentation
• Strategies for applying first principles before starting an AI project
• Ways to balance human and AI collaboration

AI First, Human Always: Embracing a New Mindset for the Era of Superintelligence is a timely, essential read for all business leaders and professionals aiming to prepare for AI's broader implications on society and the economy. Grab your copy today and stay one step ahead of the competition in a digital world evolving at breakneck speed.

Front Jacket

It's exponential, baby! With the change that is upon us with artificial intelligence at the epicenter of innovation, we're not facing a single disruptive force; we're amid a whirlwind of change. Rather than get swept away, the time is now to embrace change while never forgetting the human touch.

With easy tips and trends, AI First, Human Always: Embracing a New Mindset for the Era of Superintelligence will recalibrate your approach to emerging technologies, embedding AI seamlessly into the DNA of your strategies while harnessing the ever-essential human element at the same time, enabling you to turn these unstoppable currents of change into tailwinds propelling you and your company forward. Case studies are included throughout the text to elucidate key concepts, such as Coca-Cola's strategic shift from selling to consumers to becoming robot manufacturers.

Written by Sandy Carter, one of MSN and Microsoft's Top 10 AI Entrepreneurs and the COO at Unstoppable Domains, Founder of Unstoppable Women of AI and Web3, and former VP at AWS where she was responsible for driving next-generation technology innovation, including AI and Cloud innovation, this book explores topics such as:

• Evolution of simple AI tools to complex AI systems, including where we are currently and what the future holds
• AI's influence in the landscape of consumerism and how traditional business models have already been upended
• Learning how AI First is about fundamentally rethinking the creation process to make it smarter, faster, and more in tune with what audiences want
• Ripple effects of AI on industry and how AI is transforming daily tasks and therefore market dynamics
• Change management in the AI era for individuals and businesses, with practical strategies included
• Coexistence of technology, emotion, intelligence, creativity, intuition, and ethics to enhance, rather than replace, the human experience

Touching on foundational concepts as well as advanced implications of AI, AI First, Human Always is an essential read for all professionals seeking to understand the technical mechanics of AI, prepare for its broader implications on society and the economy, and stay one step ahead of the competition in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Back Jacket

PRAISE FOR AI FIRST, HUMAN ALWAYS

"AI First, Human Always isn't about new tools, it's about a new mindset. Carter shows how AI rewires business DNA, making creation smarter and customer-centric. Skip this book at your peril."
--GUY KAWASAKI, Chief Evangelist of Canva and Former Chief Evangelist of Apple, and host of Remarkable People

"Being AI First represents a fundamental shift, not only in technology, but in how we understand, engage and address problems and value creation. It is an evolutionary leap, where intelligence is an embedded core component, driving a continuous cycle of innovation, anticipation and adaptation, that allows us to transcend limitations and create unprecedented value. As Sandy states in this visionary yet practical book, it is about creating experiences that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary."
--JOSE CARVALHO, Chair of Applied AI, The Digital Economist

"Drawing on her leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies including AWS and IBM, Sandy Carter demonstrates how AI can drive innovation, streamline operations, and enhance customer experiences, while emphasizing the need to balance AI's capabilities with human creativity and intuition. AI First is an essential playbook for any leader looking to strategize the future of their AI-enabled business."
--DR. JULIE M. ALBRIGHT, Digital Sociologist, USC

"Sandy's book, AI First, Human Always, is a captivating journey through the many stories that demonstrate the power of AI in action. The book brilliantly balances practical steps for today with visionary insights for the future, much like my own approach to integrating current technologies with forward-thinking solutions. Sandy's ability to connect AI's immediate potential with its transformative possibilities makes this a must-read for anyone interested in the future of technology."
--DR. LUKE SOON, Partner, PwC and Global AI Ethicist

"She rocked. She roared. And brought people into the future."
--ROBERT SCOBLE, AI Futurist

"With AI First, Human Always Sandy doesn't just dive into the tech; she provides actionable insights on how AI will reshape every experience and function in our lives. It's a must-read for anyone looking to understand the real impact of this transformative technology."
--CATHY HACKL, AI, Tech and gaming executive, known in tech circles as the Godmother of the Metaverse

"AI First, Human Always by Sandy is a game-changer for enterprise leaders. It offers clear actions and the latest insights on achieving AI project success, ROI, and more. A must-have guide for navigating AI's impact on business."
--R "RAY" WANG, multi-bestselling author and CEO of Constellation Research, Inc.

Author Biography

SANDY CARTER was awarded one of the Top 10 AI Entrepreneur awards by MSN and Microsoft. In addition, she is the founder of Unstoppable Women of AI and Web3 and COO at Unstoppable Domains, where she is responsible for driving new partnerships to integrate UD's Web3 and Metaverse Digital Identity technology. Previously, Sandy was VP at AWS, where she was responsible for driving next-generation technology partnering and growing the ecosystem over 45%.