In this review of Karen Hao’s Empire of AI, Tibor Dessewffy explores the origins of the prevailing AI model and the dominant ideas around its future course and assesses some of the normative proposals to tame its damaging effects on people and planet. He argues that while the current trajectory of AI development gives great cause for concern, the future form of this technology is anything but certain.

Summer has arrived and it's the perfect moment to recharge your batteries and your reserves of hope in the power of people, communities, and movements to change the world.

Whether or not you’ll be lounging by the beach this summer—it’s the ideal time to catch up on your reading or discover something new. If you’re in need of some inspiration, we’ve got you covered. ECDA team members shared their recommended reads, and we’ve collected them in the list below. Spanning politics, democracy, technology and many other areas from a wide range of approaches and imaginative angles—there’s something here for everyone!