Infinity Machine

Sebastian Mallaby's Infinity Machine investigates the origins and rise of modern artificial intelligence through the stories of key researchers, startups, and corporate labs driving today's breakthroughs.

The book combines reporting and analysis to show how scientific ideas, venture capital, and corporate strategy converged to accelerate AI progress.

Mallaby highlights figures at DeepMind, OpenAI, and other influential organizations, exploring the interplay between ambition, risk, and commercialization.

He places current advances in historical context, revealing the institutional and economic forces shaping AI's path.

Published recently, the book aims to be both a narrative history and an examination of AI's future implications.