Book-Ending the year: Check 10 best books of 2026
Check out the top ten books of 2026:
Material World by Ed Conway highlights the importance of materials in our economy. Silicon, salt, copper, oil, iron, and lithium are all critical to our modern way of life, even if we often take them for granted. The book emphasizes how fragile our foundations are and the risks they pose when supply chains are limited to just a few locations.
Empire of AI by Karen Hao chronicles the rise of OpenAI from its origins as a non-profit to its current status as a major player in the AI landscape. The book also explores the risks associated with AI technology, such as environmental impacts, model biases, and toxic data. Additionally, it provides a unique perspective on AI's capabilities and limitations.
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