[Air-L] New Book on the Future of AI: Swarm of Next Minds:

[Ibrahim Kushchu]

Dear Colleagues

Some of you may be interested in the implications of how AI will evolve
into the future, AGI and how AI may be regulated. In my new book, out last
week, I present a new perspective on the future of AI based on decades of
accumulated research in AI on evolutionary and adaptive intelligence and
emergence of collective AI, and benefits and challenges  arising from this
future of decentralised emergent AI and its regulations.

Below is the long back cover description for all who is curious and does
research on impact of AI.

Kind regards
Ibrahim

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Swarm of Next Minds: Reward and Risks of Global Collective Artificial
Intelligence? Paperback – October 25, 2024

by Ibrahim Kushchu PhD (Author)
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Swarm of the Next Minds: Reward and Risks of Global Collective Artificial
Intelligence? This meticulously researched book offers a groundbreaking
perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, challenging
conventional models and envisioning a transformative world powered by
decentralized, emergent intelligence—where technology integrates seamlessly
into everyday life, creating a resilient, self-sustaining global network.
In Swarm of the Next Minds, Dr. Ibrahim Kushchu presents the Minimalist
Island Hypothesis (MIH), a transformative idea suggesting that the
evolution of AI will not center around singular, all-powerful entities.
Instead, it will emerge through billions of small, interconnected
agents—Smart Embeds—integrated seamlessly into everything from urban
infrastructure and plants to animals and human beings.

Drawing on nature’s intricate systems—such as ant colonies, neural
networks, and ecosystems—Kushchu demonstrates how intelligence can arise
from the dynamic interactions of decentralized entities. The book delves
into the Minimalist Island Thought Experiment, a model that illustrates how
Smart Embeds could function within a small, self-sustaining environment. By
scaling this concept globally, Swarm of the Next Minds argues that these
intelligent, autonomous units can form a vast, self-organizing network
capable of managing global challenges such as climate change, urbanization,
and resource allocation.

This engaging and accessible book provides a detailed, evidence-based
argument for why the future of AI will be shaped by distributed, adaptive
intelligence. Dr. Kushchu discusses how current advancements in IoT, edge
computing, digital twins, and telecommunications technologies such as 5G
and beyond, lay the technological foundation for this vision. He also
critically examines the limitations of centralized AI models, highlighting
their scalability, energy consumption, and ethical challenges.

As the author, Dr. Kushchu brings decades of expertise in AI and
technological innovation, advocating for a paradigm shift that redefines
how we approach intelligence and its integration into daily life. By
weaving together science, technology, and practical applications, he paints
a future where AI evolves organically, becoming a sustainable, resilient,
and adaptive force.

Yet, the emergence of collective AI is not without its risks. Dr. Kushchu
emphasizes the unpredictability inherent in decentralized systems and calls
for proactive governance and ethical frameworks that can evolve in tandem
with these intelligent networks. He presents a compelling case for why AI
professionals, policymakers, and society at large must prepare for this
paradigm shift, as the collective intelligence emerging from billions of
autonomous agents will possess properties beyond our current understanding.

Swarm of the Next Minds is an essential read for anyone curious about the
future of technology and its impact on society. It offers a bold,
thought-provoking vision of AI that is not merely a tool but an
interconnected ecosystem that coexists and evolves with humanity. Prepare
for an immersive journey into a future where intelligence is decentralized,
collective, and emergent—where the AI of tomorrow is not controlled, but
organically develops through the dynamics of countless Smart Embeds.


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Ibrahim KUSHCHU, MBA, MSC., PHD
Founding President, Turkish Association of Artificial Intelligence
www.ai4tr.org  info at ai4tr.org