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“Artificial intelligence is not a single discovery, but a mirror — reflecting both the best and worst of human ambition.”
In this episode of The Business Book Club, we explore Supremacy by Parmy Olson, a gripping and deeply researched account of the global race to dominate artificial intelligence. Olson pulls back the curtain on the rise of AI technologies — from ChatGPT and OpenAI to Google, Anthropic, and beyond — and the intense competition shaping the future of business, innovation, and humanity itself.
Through meticulous journalism and insider interviews, Supremacy examines the ambitions, rivalries, and ethical challenges driving the AI revolution. Olson reveals how a handful of companies and visionaries are rewriting the rules of progress, while governments, creators, and societies scramble to keep pace.
In this episode, we discuss what AI supremacy really means — not just in terms of technology, but in economics, creativity, and human identity. Whether you’re a tech leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the forces transforming our world, this episode explores how innovation, power, and purpose intersect in the defining story of our age.
Episode 59 - Supremacy
By Parmy Olson
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About the Author
Parmy Olson is a leading technology journalist, author, and columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, where she covers artificial intelligence, big tech, and digital culture. A former senior writer for Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, she has spent more than a decade reporting from Silicon Valley and London on the people and companies shaping the modern tech landscape.
In addition to Supremacy, Olson is the author of We Are Anonymous, a definitive account of the hacktivist collective, praised for its investigative depth and storytelling. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Wired, and The Financial Times, where she’s known for blending journalistic rigour with accessible insight. Through her reporting and commentary, Olson continues to illuminate the intersection of technology, ethics, and society in an era of unprecedented innovation.
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“A thrilling, essential read on the new world order being shaped by artificial intelligence. Parmy Olson brings clarity to one of the most complex and consequential stories of our time.”
— The Guardian
