Journalist and historian Sebastian Mallaby chronicles the rise of DeepMind and the development of artificial intelligence through the career of Demis Hassabis. The book examines breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, game-playing systems, and AI research culture while exploring the competition among major technology companies pursuing advanced artificial intelligence. Combining corporate history, scientific innovation, and technology analysis, the work also considers the ethical and societal implications of the pursuit of superintelligence