Democratizing AI to Benefit Everyone: Book Update, Reviews and Interview

Book Update

The Kindle and Paperback versions of the book Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone has recently been updated and can currently be obtained via the following Amazon marketplaces: US (United States), UK (United Kingdom), CA (Canada), DE (Germany), FR (France), ES (Spain), IT (Italy), NL (The Netherlands), JP (Japan), BR (Brazil), MX (Mexico), AU (Australia), and IN (India). An audiobook version is also currently in progress.

In follow-up to my introductory articles Democratizing AI to Benefit Everyone and AI Perspectives, Democratizing Human-centric AI in Africa, andAcknowledgements – Democratizing AI to Benefit Everyone(as well as United Nations & Democratizing AI to Benefit Everyone; World Economic Forum and Democratizing AI to Benefit Everyone; OECD and Democratizing AI to Benefit Everyone; AI for Good and Democratizing AI to Benefit Everyone), this article shares some book reviews, feedback, and an interview that I recently did.

Book Reviews and Feedback

Tom Beakbane, author of “How to Understand Everything: Consilience: A New Way to See the World”
5.0 out of 5 stars
An expert’s insights about a critical matter
“Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2021: We are at the start of a revolution sparked by digital and communication technologies and we do not know where it will take us. This book is an important contribution to the discussion. Perhaps the technologies will lead to a concentration of power and the collapse of democracy. Or, they can help fulfill the vision that Jacques Ludik describes in the last few chapters of this excellent book. We need to be discussing these matters urgently and realistically. This book is a good starting point.“

Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere

Program Director AI @ imec – Nominee ICT Woman of the Year 2018 – Keynote Speaker – Author – Expert AI4Belgium
“Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone”, the recent book of Jacques Ludik, contains all the focus AI needs today: impact on humanity in general, creation of a human-centric future, support of decentralised user-controlled platforms to empower individuals, etc. I highly recommend reading this new book! CONGRATS!

Data Science Nigeria

Raising 1million Artificial Intelligence talents in 10 years
“Learn the keys to democratizing Artificial Intelligence to benefit everyone in the Smart technology era. Get the awesome book “Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone” by one of our esteemed Advisory Board members, Dr Jacques Ludik. More: https://amzn.to/3cmVjwt

Johan Steyn

Artificial Intelligence enthusiast, global conference speaker, published author. 2019 award winner Best AI & Robotics Management Consultant by Wealth & Finance magazine. Moderator #Voicelunch Africa

“Dr. Jacques Ludik‘s new book is a must read. Democratizing #ArtificialIntelligence to Benefit Everyone: Shaping a Better Future in the Smart Technology Era shorturl.at/ehGS0“

Book Interview

Machine Learning Africa in partnership with AIforBusiness.net has officially launched the weekly video newsletter: Conversations on Artificial Intelligence with thought leaders in Africa. Earlier this week Zenzele Ndlovu, Head of Research & Market Development @ Machine Learning Africa and Johan Steyn, Chair: Special Interest Group- Artificial Intelligence & Robotics at @IITPSA (Institute of IT Professionals South Africa) interviewed Dr Jacques Ludik on the book. The full interview can be seen here: https://youtu.be/K-tmyrBF23A.