The AI Precipice strikes a rare balance between practical insight and strategic depth. Cathy and Cindy have crafted a must-read - and a valuable reference - for everyone from AI students to boardroom leaders navigating innovation and safety.
Biren Agnihotri, Chief Technology Officer, EY Canada"As advances in AI continue to dramatically lower the cost of prediction, the core challenge for leaders shifts from technology and software to decision-making and risk management. The AI Precipice addresses this by replacing hype with a Six-Step AI Blueprint and a leadership approach based on high-impact, automated controls, providing executives with a vital roadmap to balance innovation with the rigorous governance needed for long-term value."
Ajay Agrawal, professor at the University of Toronto and author of Prediction Machines and Power & Prediction
It is time for business leaders to take an active role in how we balance innovation and opportunity with the potential existential threat of AI. Cindy and Cathy lay out a thoughtful framework that will guide you in how to navigate the complexities of AI and make informed choices.
Sonia Baxendale, President & CEO, Global Risk Institute in Financial Services (GRI)
The AI Precipice dives into the formidable landscape of artificial intelligence, charting its rapid development, thrilling opportunities, and critical risks. This inspiring book delivers practical guidance for advancing AI responsibly and tackling new challenges head-on, making it a valuable resource for anyone eager to explore the current landscape of AI."
Danielle Crop, EVP of Digital Strategy and Alliances, WNS and Former Chief Data Officer, AMEX
Both the value and risks of AI are increasingly real. The AI Precipice is an excellent guide to achieving the value and managing the risks of this powerful technology. At a time when the US government and some vendors seem to be operating without AI guardrails, Im grateful for the insights of these two brilliant Canadians.
Thomas H. Davenport, Distinguished Professor, Babson College and Research Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Author of All In on AI, Working with AI, The AI Advantage, and Agentic AI
In The AI Precipice, Cobey and Gordon brilliantly knit together skeins of knowledge spun from their profound personal experience in developing and implementing AI technologies. They offer accessible, deep explanations of AI technologies for non-expert readers, coupled with ethics-driven yet optimistic AI adoption scenarios of those technologies with cogent risk assessments.
Dr. Sara Diamond, President Emerita, University Research Chair, AI Researcher, OCAD University
A remarkable book that deepens AI awareness, strengthens literacy, and builds trust. An essential resource for those advancing their expertise in governance, leadership and technology.
Tony Gaffney, special advisor to the Chair and Former CEO, Vector AI Institute
In the frenetic race to AI domination and innovation, the need to factor in responsible design early and consistently cannot be underestimated. The AI Precipice is an excellent resource for leaders to understand the opportunity, risks, and safety strategies to unleash the power of AI without societal harm or brand damage. I appreciated the many frameworks to understand the history of AI, prioritize use cases, and assess risks.
Cindi Howson, Host of The Data Chief Podcast and Chief Data and AI Strategy Officer, ThoughtSpot
The AI Precipice is a must read for leaders who want to understand enough about AI to prioritise its usage for innovation and value creation, including the required investments in refreshing existing governance, processes and safeguards. Executives can use the book as a guide to embed ethics and drive trust every step of the way, from investment to divestment of their AI portfolio. It is a timely addition to every executives bookshelf given the pace of change in data and technology.
Anne-Marie Hubert, C.M., C.Q, FCPA, LL. D., senior fellow, CIRANO
In The AI Precipice, Cobey and Gordon provide a guide for leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution, offering a pragmatic framework for balancing innovation with the critical need for robust governance. This book is an essential read for any executive, offering a clear-eyed view of the risks and a strategic roadmap to harnessing AI's power responsibly. It articulates the pivotal choices leaders must make to navigate the complexities of AI, ensuring we steer towards a future of opportunity, not peril.
Dr. Yannick Lallement, Chief AI Data Scientist, Bank of Nova Scotia, and Chief AI Data Scientist, SalesChoice Inc.
The AI Precipice is a must-read for leaders who want to understand enough about AI to prioritise its usage for innovation and value creation, including the required investments in refreshing existing governance, processes, and safeguards. Executives can use the book as a guide to embed ethics and drive trust every step of the way, from investment to divestment of their AI portfolio. It is a timely addition to every executives bookshelf, given the pace of change in data and technology.
Don Tapscott, best-selling author of 18 books, most recently You to the Power of Two: Redefining Human Potential in the Age of Identic AI
