*An Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Prospect and Sunday Times Book of the Year*Shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the YearThis is the only book you need to understand our new world – from the ultimate AI insider, the CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of the pioneering AI company DeepMind. 'If you want to understand the rise of AI, this is the best book to read' BILL GATES'Important' YUVAL NOAH HARARI'Astonishing' STEPHEN FRY'Stunning' RORY STEWARTSoon you will live surrounded by AIs.In a world of quantum computers, robot assistants and abundant energy, they will organise your life, operate your business, and run government services. None of us are prepared. Mustafa Suleyman has been at the centre of this revolution.The next decade, he explains, will be defined by a wave of powerful, fast-proliferating new technologies.These will create immense prosperity but also present risks. How do we ensure the flourishing of humankind? How do we maintain control over these technologies? And how do we find the narrow path to a successful future?In this groundbreaking book we learn how to think about the essential challenge of our age. Be prepared. Read The Coming Wave. **CHOSEN AS ONE OF BILL GATES' BOOKS TO KEEP YOU WARM THIS HOLIDAY SEASON****A New York Times and Instant Sunday Times bestseller, Sept 2023**