Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares have co-authored a book titled "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI", which is set to be released on September 16, 2025. The book aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of superintelligent AI and why the authors believe humanity is unprepared to handle its development safely.
Yudkowsky, a well-known artificial intelligence researcher and advocate for friendly AI, and Soares, a researcher who has worked alongside Yudkowsky on AI safety issues, use parables and clear explanations to convey their concerns about superintelligent AI. The book is published by Vintage Publishing and has 304 pages.
The book has received positive reviews, with Tim Urban from Wait But Why praising it as potentially "the most important book of our time". The authors' warnings about the dangers of superintelligent AI are timely and thought-provoking, and the book is likely to spark important discussions about the future of AI development.
As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, books like "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" serve as a reminder of the potential risks and consequences of creating superintelligent machines. By exploring the potential dangers of AI, Yudkowsky and Soares aim to encourage a more nuanced and informed discussion about the future of AI research and development.
