In Co-Intelligence (2024), Ethan Mollick explores the transformative impact of generative, language-based artificial intelligence (AI) on education, business, entertainment, and social interactions. By embracing AI as an assistant and understanding its strengths and limitations, we can significantly enhance our performance and potential in various areas of life. Mollick emphasizes the need for ethical development and public education as AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives. He encourages us to harness its potential while staying aware of its limitations.
Ethan Mollick is an associate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship. An expert in startups, he is the author of The Unicorn’s Shadow: Combating the Dangerous Myths that Hold Back Startups, Founders, and Investors. Mollick’s research, including his widely cited work on crowdfunding, has been published in top management journals and has earned multiple awards. He holds a PhD and MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University.