What Should My Children Do? by Daniel Susskind review
A refreshingly optimistic book that asks us to grasp the educational opportunities of AI, rather than shrink from them
TL;DR
- The article reviews Daniel Susskind's book, which advocates for embracing AI's opportunities in education and work.
- Susskind compares the current AI revolution to the introduction of calculators in the 1970s, suggesting a proactive approach rather than fear.
- The book argues against 'future-proofing' due to the unpredictable nature of AI development, including the potential for artificial general intelligence (AGI).
- Susskind proposes teaching children to learn with and without AI, and for professionals to adapt by using AI to enhance their skills rather than relying on outdated practices.
- The book is described as challenging, compelling, and optimistic, despite not addressing immediate ethical concerns like AI's use of stolen creative work or its environmental impact.