Best Books To Read On AI (July 2025): The Rise Of Superficial Intelligence

The book, ‘The Age of AI’, is written by a group of three brilliant minds named Henry A Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Daniel Huttenlocher. This book was published in the year 2022, and tells about the ways in which humans navigate the world is altering and changing. The book gives you an understanding of the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on how we approach security, economics, order, and knowledge. It also explores the profound ethical, geopolitical, and societal implications of superficial intelligence. The core themes that the book talks about are as AI is changing, what it will mean to humans, what are key frontier risks; does we need AI ethics, and how AI impacts different sectors of society. If you like to read on multiple disciplinary, then this is one of the best books to read to upscale your knowledge on AI.

In today’s world, it does not matter from which specific sector you belong to or what you are your learning is, knowledge about AI has become very crucial. This book gives you a thorough understanding of the age in which we are entering. The ‘HBR’S 10 Must Reads On AI’ is one of the best books on artificial intelligence for business. The book provides essential insights on AI for business leaders. It also offers practical strategies for implementing artificial intelligence in various industries for growth and success. The book primarily inspires you to create a new AI strategy, working with intelligent robots, marketing AI, ethical and regulatory challenges, how generative AI is a game changer, and more. The book serves as a trusted source of business knowledge, allowing one to gain valuable insights.

‘Mastering The Data Paradox’ is the book written by Nitin Seth that comes to us in a simple learning format that provides practical strategies for using data efficiently and carefully in this advanced age of artificial intelligence. The book tries to push the boundaries of our thinking, to innovate new ideas, transform well, and create a better future for ourselves and our surroundings. In simple language, it explains the complexity of the data paradox. This is one of the finest books that offers a comprehensive overview of master data management. It is suitable for anyone who wants information on AI or in the field of data. This book will smoothly help you prepare yourself for the AI revolution and set the strategies to navigate easily.

Up next, in the book list of superficial intelligence, you will find ‘A Brief History of Intelligence’ as an interesting find. It will take you on a journey where you can unlock the future of AI. It also gives you a groundbreaking exploration of the past, present, and future of intelligence. This is one of the best book on AI that you can read in 2025. It bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and neuroscience and offers deep insight into both fields thoroughly. The book gives you a fresh perspective to think rather than following the same old path, and along with that it provides a thought-provoking and easy explanation on various similar topics, which can be easy to read for a wide range of readers.

Next, in the queue of best books to read on AI is the ‘Reebooting AI’. It is written by Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis and published in the year 2019. The book highlights the limitations of current AI technologies, particularly in deep learning. This artificial intelligence book is ideal for students, AI optimists, technologists, or anyone interested in learning more about the ongoing trend of superficial intelligence. The book seamlessly proposed solutions and alternatives to build a trustworthy AI system, in which people can trust for their work and needs. The book encourages its readers not only to ask questions about what artificial intelligence can be, rather how it should be built, which also prioritizes human value.