NEW Book: January 2023
AI and Society:  Tensions and Opportunities
El Morr C.,  Taylor and Francis, Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2022
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About this Book
"AI's impact on human societies is and will be drastic in so many ways. AI is being adopted and implemented around the world, and government and universities are investing in AI studies, research, and development. However, very little research exists about the impact of AI on our lives. This book will address this gap; it will gather reflections from around the world to assess the impact of AI on different aspects of society as well as propose ways in which we can address this impact and the research agendas needed."
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Book Review 1

1. ​On the Book’s Focus on Social Issues: “Rather than analyze the technical underpinnings and processes involved in the creation of increasingly capable artificial intelligence (AI) systems, AI and Society: Tensions and Opportunities focuses on social issues of safety, privacy, bias, and ethics associated with AI usage.”
2. On Its Interdisciplinary Contribution: “It is noteworthy that of the 40 contributors, most are either from Schools of Health (with a focus on Health Information Science, Policy and/or Management) or Schools of Science (with a focus on Information Technology or Computer Science), with a smaller portion coming from Schools of Law and Philosophy or Ethics programs.”
3. On the Book’s Relevance to Societal Implications of AI: “While this book would not be appropriate for someone wanting to understand the technical mechanics of AI, it is thought-provoking and thorough in its focus on societal implications, especially as it relates to healthcare, ethics, and bias.”
4. On Ethical and Philosophical Contributions: “The last two sections of the book address ethical challenges and philosophical reflections. Socioeconomic and systemic biases may be exacerbated by AI due to input, algorithmic, and cognitive bias.”
5. On the Urgency of the Issues Discussed: “We need to heed the call and use our skills to tackle the consequences to consumers’ quality of life if the issues presented here continue to go unexamined or unregulated by those with commercial influence and interests in AI deployment.”
6. On the Book’s Thoughtfulness and Lack of Sensationalism: “The book was not written by or for those tending to the business of AI. Nor does it rely on the sensational blurring of science fiction and science to make its arguments. It presents sound, supported findings for consideration of the eminent societal issues arising from AI usage without dramatic speculation or exaggerated statements that read like clickbait.”
7. On the Book’s Value for Researchers and Policymakers: “This book provides a variety of theories and frameworks from other disciplines that can and should be incorporated into our examination of AI’s macro-level impact.”

Book Review 2

​A recent review in AI & SOCIETY celebrates the volume as a 'great success,' praising its 'comprehensive and insightful examination' of AI's impact on our lives. The work is described as a 'crucial mission' that explores its subject with 'unparalleled depth' while 'adding significant value to academia as well as society'

Review 1

Review 2