Recent books from the MIT community
MIT faculty tackle AI's impact on security, healthcare, and monetary policy in seven new academic titles.
A new collection of seven academic and professional books authored by MIT faculty and alumni is set for release in 2025 and 2026, offering deep dives into the intersection of technology, policy, and society. Published primarily by MIT Press, the titles cover a wide range of pressing topics, from national security and the ethics of AI to practical applications in healthcare and central banking. Notable works include 'Priority Technologies: Ensuring US Security and Shared Prosperity,' edited by Elisabeth B. Reynolds, and 'The Analytics Edge in Healthcare' by professor Dimitris Bertsimas, which applies operations research and AI to medical challenges.
The series reflects MIT's role as a thought leader on technological disruption. 'SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence' by Ja-Naé Duane directly addresses AI's societal impact, while 'The Art of Monetary Policy' by Kristin J. Forbes draws unconventional parallels between ancient strategy and modern economics. Ranging in price from $24.95 to $110, these books are aimed at policymakers, industry professionals, and academics seeking rigorous, MIT-informed perspectives on navigating the rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence and data science.
- Seven new books from MIT authors are scheduled for 2025-2026 release, with titles from MIT Press, Wiley, and Penguin Random House.
- Key themes include AI's role in national security ('Priority Technologies'), healthcare analytics ('The Analytics Edge in Healthcare'), and societal transformation ('SuperShifts').
- The collection provides high-level, expert analysis for professionals and policymakers, with prices ranging from $24.95 to $110.
Why It Matters
These books provide essential, peer-reviewed frameworks for professionals navigating AI's disruption of security, finance, and healthcare.