“Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI” is a 2024 book by Wharton professor Ethan Mollick that explores the evolving relationship between humans and generative artificial intelligence (AI). Mollick introduces the concept of “co-intelligence,” advocating for a collaborative approach where AI serves as a coworker and coach, enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. The book provides strategies for effective AI integration across various fields, emphasizing the importance of human oversight, critical thinking, and ethical considerations in this partnership.

Divided into two parts, the first section offers a brief history of AI and practical guidance on its utilization, while the second part delves into AI’s roles as a person, creative, coworker, tutor, and coach. Mollick presents four principles for working with AI:

Always inviting AI to the table, being the human in the loop, treating AI like a person, and assuming that current AI is the least advanced it will ever be. Through real-world examples and thoughtful analysis, Mollick provides a roadmap for developing co-intelligence with AI, highlighting both the potential benefits and challenges of this rapidly advancing technology¹.