This is a summary of the book "AI 2041" -- By Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan. This book gives a provocative work of speculative fiction with analysis that explores the ways in which AI will shake up our world over the next twenty years. It often feels as if the modern world is already a science fiction fantasy. Who'd have guessed that one day you'd be able to request a song from your household appliances, or that you'd have a computer in your pocket that would remind you when it's time to go for a walk? But this is only the start. The advancement of deep learning and natural language acquisition will accelerate AI advancements. Self-driving cars and weapons are already in the works. Deepfake films and virtual reality games are getting so convincing that it's difficult to tell the difference between fiction and reality. Each of the following concept begins with a short, fictitious scenario about what the world may look like in 2041 -- that is, after another 20 years of AI progress – followed by a study of the societal implications of these advances. They'll work together to help you get ready for the AI revolution. In 2041, Nayana's family in Mumbai signed up with a new insurance business called Ganesh Insurance, which drastically reduced their insurance payments.

Behind Sahej, hanging on the wall, Nayana could see rows of colorful masks, which, she learned, Sahej had carved and painted himself. On the first day of the new term, the teacher had asked Sahej about the masks, and the new student shyly gave a show-and-tell, explaining how the masks combined Indian gods and spirits with the powers of superheroes. Now, in an invitation-only room on her ShareChat, some of Nayana's classmates were gossiping about Sahej. From the way his room was furnished to the fact that his surname was hidden from public view in school records, these girls were certain Sahej was among the "vulnerable group" that the government mandated make up at least 15% of their student body. At private schools across India, such children were practically guaranteed spots and their tuition, books, and uniforms were covered by scholarships.