AI First, Human Always

Foreword

A few years ago, I had the honor of interviewing Walter Isaacson, the great American historian and author of books on geniuses such as Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Steve Jobs. When I spoke to him, he had just finished a triumphant 800‐page book on Leonardo da Vinci, perhaps the most creative man who ever lived.

The obvious question for a man who has spent much of his life studying geniuses was, “What common characteristics make a person a genius?”

He had a ready answer: “Insatiable curiosity and an ability to connect the dots in a new way.”

These are also the traits that come to mind when considering Sandy Carter.

If you look at the history of digital technology, Sandy's curiosity has always kept her on the cutting edge, from the earliest websites to the pioneering days of AI with IBM's Watson, from e‐commerce to Web3. Naturally, she has immersed herself in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Where else would she be?

Sandy's incredible career and global connections help her uniquely connect the dots, as you'll see in the inspiring case studies in this book, which teach us to consider AI as our new home base.

However, there is also something that sets Sandy apart from other contemporary thought leaders. She exudes a caring humanity that makes her as accessible, kind, and patient as your favorite third‐grade teacher. That is exactly who we need to help us navigate this hurricane‐force world of AI in a way that we can trust and understand.

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