CRC Press AI Forward Future: How Companies Can Grow, Defend, and Innovate with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Forward Future: How Companies Can Grow, Defend, and Innovate with Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Jeremy A. Swenson is more than just another book on AI―it’s a dependable roadmap for those eager to harness AI’s transformative power while managing its inherent risks to achieve market leadership. The book is for the real power players―business leaders, policy makers, regulators, technology professionals, risk managers, digital strategists, and entrepreneurs―who refuse to accept superficial AI hype. It offers strong, actionable strategies to grow, defend, and innovate with AI, covering machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), Agentic AI, generative AI (GAI), and the hypothetical artificial superintelligence (ASI). Through riveting case studies across various industries and eras, the book connects the dots, revealing the trade-offs, risks, secrets, synergies, and solutions behind modern innovation. The real question is, will you master AI Forward Future, or will it master you! “A well informed entrepreneur speaking to other entrepreneurs about the promise and risks tied to AI in leading business and innovation. Reading this book is one clear step forward in securing your future.” ―William H. Dutton, Oxford Martin Fellow at the University of Oxford and Director of the Portulans Institute in Washington, DC (a globally recognized leader in digital research), founding Director of the Oxford Internet Institute, the first Professor of Internet Studies at Oxford, and author of The Fifth Estate: The Power Shift of the Digital Age. “Jeremy Swenson's AI Forward Future offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence and cloud security. As the Cloud Security Alliance continues to develop frameworks like the AI Controls Matrix to ensure the safe deployment of AI technologies, this book serves as a timely resource. Swenson's analysis of the challenges and opportunities presented by AI integration equips forward-thinking professionals with the knowledge to drive innovation while maintaining robust security postures.” ―Jim Reavis, CEO and Co-founder, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). “Jeremy Swenson's AI Forward Future is an indispensable roadmap through the convergence of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. With a keen understanding of these transformative technologies, the author blends technical depth with incisive analysis of the human factors–from leadership to change management–that will shape our future. This book is a must-read for anyone who seeks to harness the power of AI while navigating the complex challenges of modern cybersecurity.” ―David Espindola, Exponential Technologist, Futurist, former Chief Information Officer (CIO), and author of Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence.