Summer reading list – the top 10 tech books of 2023

Summer reading list – the top 10 tech books of 2023
AI could make us more productive but has massive implications for society. (Image: AP)
Peter Griffin
From the ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence to behind-the-scenes stories of tech giants, some great authors dug deep into the world of technology in 2023. The pictures they paint of where technology is taking us in the third decade of the 21st century aren’t always pretty, but these books and the stories they contain captivated, educated and inspired me this year as I tried to navigate the ever-expanding frontiers of the digital era. They can do the same for you as we head into what will likely be an even more tumultuous and...

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