Rise of the Machine: AI. Humanity. Ethics. The Future We Build. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798197423184)

The age of artificial intelligence is here. The question is, what will we become?

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant idea. It is reshaping business, labor, power, truth, creativity, identity, and the choices we make every day.

In Rise of the Machine, entrepreneur and technologist Lajuane Torrey offers a clear, practical, and thought-provoking guide to one of the most important transitions in modern history. This book explores how AI is transforming the real world now, and what individuals, leaders, workers, creators, and communities need to understand as machines become more capable, more autonomous, and more deeply embedded in society.

Inside, readers will explore:

• How AI is changing work, business, and economic opportunity
• Why ethics, governance, and accountability matter in the age of intelligent systems
• How automation affects human identity, creativity, and connection
• What leaders and everyday people can do to adapt with clarity and purpose
• Why the future of AI must be built around human values, not just technical power

Balanced, accessible, and urgent, Rise of the Machine is for readers who want to understand the AI revolution without hype or fear. It is a guide to thinking clearly about the future, preparing for change, and choosing the kind of world we want to build.