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Tools and Weapons

The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age

Book • 2021

Carol Ann Browne

In 'Tools and Weapons,' Brad Smith and Carol Ann Browne offer a captivating narrative from the perspective of Microsoft, one of the world's largest tech companies.

The book delves into pressing issues like privacy, cybercrime, cyberwar, social media, the moral conundrums of AI, big tech's relationship to inequality, and the challenges for democracy.

Updated to reflect the tumultuous events of 2020, the book includes new chapters on cybersecurity, technology and nation-states, and tech in the pandemic.

It provides a transparent and honest look at Microsoft's decision-making process and its efforts to address the complex issues arising from technological advancements.

Mentioned by

Navin Girishankar

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

when discussing the duality of technology and its impact on human connection.

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Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in relation to the challenges of technology and its impact on society.

200: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick

Mentioned by

Michael Hyatt

as a book acknowledging the upside and downside of technology.

GREG MCKEOWN: Making the Essential More Effortless

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

, who read it back in the day and was written before a lot of the AI stuff.

228: AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book about the promise and peril of the digital age.

77: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

as an example of someone acknowledging the dual nature of technology as both a tool and a weapon.

270. Essential Happiness with Mo Gawdat (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Trevor Noah

in conversation with

Brad Smith

, referencing its even-handed perspective on technology and the world.

Why AI Won’t Destroy Us with Microsoft’s Brad Smith

Mentioned by

Nicolai Tangen

when discussing

Brad Smith

's views on AI regulation.

Vice Chair and President of Microsoft: AI and Geopolitics

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

in a sneak peek for the next episode.

213. Leveraging AI for an Essentialist and Effortless Lifestyle

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

as a book articulating how technology can be terrific and useful or useless and worse.

214. Is AI A Tool or Weapon with Microsoft's Brad Smith

Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

in the context of tools and weapons, comparing technology to a knife that can be used for both good and bad.

“Possible” by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger featuring Kara Swisher

Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

as a book discussing the dual nature of technology as both a tool and a weapon.

Recode Decode: Samantha Power

Recommended by

Navin Girishankar

, noting that people should read it.

The Golden Opportunity for American AI featuring Brad Smith

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

to illustrate the dual nature of technology as both tool and weapon.

236. Understanding Generational Trends in Today's Society with Mauro Guillén (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

after attending his talk at a local university; the book discusses the role of data in the economy and its ethical implications.

79: SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal

Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

when discussing Brad Smith's views on Facebook and the tech industry.

The EU takes on AI, the US vs. Huawei continues, Airbnb is in the red, and a Friend of Pivot on your children’s data privacy

Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

when discussing the evolution of Microsoft.

Tech Billionaires vs. The COVID-19 Pandemic: Dave Asprey hosts Tech Journalist Kara Swisher : 693

Mentioned by

Rick Smith

when discussing regulatory guidelines for AI.

Recode Decode: Rick Smith

Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

as the subject of the podcast episode.

Recode Decode: Microsoft President Brad Smith

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