Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence
by Kate Crawford
TL;DR: A deep exploration into the physical geography of developing AI.
Why I Picked This Up
I picked this book up because I had heard about it in a workshop. It sounded like a good way to expand my understanding of where many of the externalities of frontier AI labs and providers occur. So far, it’s been illuminating.
My Take
I’m part of the way through and will update with more information as I go along.
Key Takeaways
Recommendation
Anyone who cares about the societal and environmental impacts of the creation and production of technology.