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Ilya Sutskever: an editorial reading list

AI researcher and co-founder of OpenAI

ReadSprint’s editorial reading selection for exploring research leader focused on intelligence and deep learning. These books are selected by ReadSprint, not presented as verified personal recommendations by Ilya Sutskever.

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Biography

Ilya Sutskever is one of the most influential AI researchers of his generation, with work spanning deep learning, large models, and the future of machine intelligence.

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ReadSprint’s selections

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Superintelligence

by Nick Bostrom

A strong fit for thinking about capability growth, alignment, and intelligence trajectories.

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Zero to One

by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters

Useful for differentiated thinking and non-consensus bets around new capability frontiers.

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Sapiens

by Yuval Noah Harari

Broadens the frame beyond engineering into human systems and long-range consequences.

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