Forbes 10 Must-Read Tech Books of 2024

Discover essential insights from the most influential tech books of the year, as chosen by Forbes.

Forbes 10 Must-Read Tech Books Of 2024 Explore key insights from this year’s top tech books.

‘Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI,’ by Ethan Mollick Wharton professor and “One Useful Thing” newsletter author Ethan Mollick provides guidance to help individuals thrive in the age of AI. He examines how to effectively partner with AI as a co-worker, co-teacher and coach while offering practical insights for preserving human identity and creating positive outcomes in this new era of human-AI collaboration. See preview

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‘Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World,’ by Parmy Olson IParmy Olson provides an insider's look at the high-stakes competition between OpenAI and DeepMind, revealing the complex dynamics shaping AI's future. Through exclusive access to industry sources, she examines the rivalries, ethical challenges and potential threats that emerge when AI development is driven by powerful tech companies and CEOs. See preview

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‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI,’ by Yuval Noah Harari Nexus, by Yuval Noah Harari examines humanity’s fraught relationship with information, tracing its influence from the Stone Age to the modern era of AI. Through historical milestones like religious canonization, witch-hunts and totalitarian regimes, Harari unpacks how societies have wielded information as both a tool for progress and a weapon of control. See preview

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‘The Corporate Life Cycle: Business, Investment, and Management Implications,’ by Aswath Damodaran NYU professor and valuation expert Aswath Damodaran presents a universal framework for understanding how companies evolve through different stages of the corporate lifecycle. His work helps readers recognize crucial transition points in corporate finance and adjust their strategies accordingly, offering vital insights for optimizing management and investment decisions. See preview

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‘Burn Book: A Tech Love Story,’ by Kara Swisher Veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher delivers an insider's chronicle of Silicon Valley's most influential figures. Drawing from three decades of interviews with leaders like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, she provides a candid look at how tech visionaries have both contributed to and hindered progress in the digital age. See preview

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‘All Hands on Tech: The AI- Powered Citizen Revolution,’ by Tom Davenport and Ian Barkin This book explores the transformative power of citizen developers—business domain experts leveraging democratized technology to drive innovation. Through compelling case studies, the authors reveal how empowering employees to create applications, automations and analytics enhances organizational agility and minimizes IT bottlenecks. See preview

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‘AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference,’ by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor Computer scientists Narayanan and Kapoor cut through AI hype and misinformation to provide a clear understanding of AI's true capabilities and limitations. See preview

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‘The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI,’ by Ray Kurzweil A renowned futurist, Kurzweil returns with a fresh perspective on technological advancement, examining his earlier predictions and exploring how exponential growth in AI and biotechnology will transform human life. He tackles controversial topics from job automation to life extension, offering both optimistic visions and consideration of potential perils. See preview

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‘The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant,’ by Tae Kim This business history book reveals how Nvidia transformed from a gaming-focused startup to a powerhouse driving the AI revolution. Drawing from more than 100 interviews, including conversations with CEO Jensen Huang and his cofounders, Kim uncovers the company's unique culture and strategic decisions that enabled Nvidia to outmaneuver tech giants and position itself at the forefront of the AI era. See preview

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‘The AI-Savvy Leader: Nine Ways to Take Back Control and Make AI Work,’ by David De Cremer De Cremer’s book is a compelling guide for leaders to take charge of AI transformation in their organizations. It highlights how many leaders have abdicated their roles, risking organizational failure in navigating the complexities of human-machine collaboration. See preview

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