The Humanist Review of AI, Issue 1
Release date: August 31, 2026
The Humanist Review of AI is a new quarterly publication funded by Microsoft AI. It brings together thinkers from different fields to explore the impact of AI on society.
This first issue, entitled ‘People and Technology’, features essays from philosopher Alain de Botton, author Naomi Alderman, Nobel prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan and Taiwan’s cyber-ambassador Audrey Tang. There are contributions from legendary musician Nick Cave, Harvard professor Cass R. Sunstein and investor and technologist Sarah Guo alongside many others.
It’s a compelling and fascinating read, essential for anyone grappling with what the advent of AI means for humankind