The coming convergence of two key pieces of 21st century technology – artificial intelligence and quantum computing—will prove to be a watershed moment in the history of technological and societal development. Are we, as a species, prepared to confront the challenges of the coming revolution?

In Convergence: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing – Social, Economic, and Policy Impacts, a collection of renowned, international scholars, technologists, and industry practitioners deliver insightful analyses of the cutting-edge political, technological, societal, environmental, and ethical implications of the collision between two technologies that promises to reshape everything we know about the world around us. With an engaging foreword written by Hugo and Nebula award-winning author David Brin, the selections contained within will ignite discussion amongst laypersons, industry professionals, and researchers alike.

In the book, you’ll explore topics including quantum inflection points, the problem of machine actorhood, ethics and quantum AI for future public transit systems, the human imagination and HAL, and the ascent of quantum intelligence in Steiner’s Age of the Consciousness Soul. Each chapter is authored by a globally recognized expert, including Nobel laureate Roald Hoffman and CEO of Zapata Computing Christopher Savoie.

An essential resource for students of philosophy, technology, business, economics, and more, Convergence offers readers a provocative and informed peek into what might be waiting just over the technological horizon. This collection of exciting, page-turning discussions of one of the most critical and impactful issues of our time is destined to secure a place in the libraries of anyone with an interest in the future.

Examine the impending convergence of AI and quantum technologies

Convergence: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing – Social, Economic, and Policy Impacts is an incisive and provocative collection of perspectives from a diverse array of subject matter experts across industry, academia, and government on two rapidly converging technologies: quantum computing and artificial intelligence. In the book, you’ll explore the anticipated impact of the coming collision of these two powerful technologies on our societies, economies, governments, businesses, and ethical systems.

Each chapter is penned by a renowned and globally recognized expert in their respective field, from Nobel laureate Roald Hoffman to technology company Chief Executive Officers. The book also includes an eye-opening foreword by Hugo and Nebula award-winning author David Brin.

A must-read for tech industry practitioners, international regulators and policymakers with an interest in quantum computing and artificial intelligence, and undergraduate and graduate students of science, technology, business, data, and economics, Convergence will benefit industry professionals, academics, researchers, and students alike.