Today, AI - the most powerful tool ever invented by humans - is increasingly integrating with the human body. In 2026, Neuralink is producing brain‑computer implants that allow humans to control devices with thought, while Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot, unveiled at CES in 2026, demonstrates AI-driven mobility and real-world task performance.

 

The series HUMAN-NONHUMAN BODIES translates Ray Kurzweil’s questionnements and predictions: By the end of this decade, AI will surpass human intelligence. During the 2030s, it is expected to evolve into a "super-intelligence" that will dramatically extend human capabilities. By 2045, Kurzweil envisions humans connecting their brains directly with AI, exponentially enhancing intelligence and profoundly transforming human consciousness. Cited as: The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI, The Bodley Head, Penguin Editions, 2024.