You & AI: A Guide to Understanding How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Our Lives

Anne Scherer is a true pioneer in the fields of consumer psychology and technology. For over a decade, she has been on a mission to discover how new technologies are transforming the way we interact with businesses. As an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Marketing at the University of Zurich and co-founder of Delta Labs AG, Anne delves deep into the fascinating world of AI, robo-advisors, and conversational interfaces. Driven by her passion for "better tech," Anne supports startups, companies, and NGOs in shaping our AI-driven future. She has been a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Councils and is known for her groundbreaking research, published in top academic journals and major media outlets. Her TEDxTalk, in which she discusses why we are more honest with machines, has already been viewed over 1.8 million times. Before joining the University of Zurich, Anne conducted research at ETH Zurich and earned her PhD with honors from the Technical University of Munich. Anne is not only a scientist but also a true adventurer. She has traveled the world, from diving in the Red Sea to cycling on Easter Island, and these experiences have enriched her perspective. In this way, Anne contributes to shaping a technology-driven future that is as exciting as her own adventures. Anne lives with her partner in Zurich.

Cindy Candrian is not only a gifted AI expert and entrepreneur, but also a true advocate of the human factor and quantitative methods. With her PhD from the University of Zurich, she embarked on an exciting journey to explore how data and technology can improve our decision-making. Her groundbreaking findings have made their way into prestigious journals such as Computers in Human Behavior and have been presented at academic conferences worldwide. In her role as a serial entrepreneur, Cindy has launched two successful startups - her latest venture being Delta Labs AG. At Delta Labs, her main goal is to develop innovative and tailored AI solutions for businesses by employing cutting-edge methods and algorithms. She is particularly enthusiastic about "hybrid intelligence" and how AI can enhance and complement human work. Outside of her professional life, Cindy is a talented hobby designer and created all the impressive images in this book using DALL-E. She is also passionate about extensive hikes through the Swiss mountains, accompanied by her loyal four-legged companion, Benji. These nature experiences inspire her and provide new energy for her creative projects. Together with her partner and Benji, Cindy lives in an idyllic municipality near Zurich, continuing to make her mark in the world of AI and data-driven decision-making.