AI World Journal - MIND-BLOWING AI PREDICTIONS: WILL WE MERGE WITH MACHINES? Ray Kurzweil, one of the most well-known futurists of our time, returns with his latest book, The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI, a sequel to his groundbreaking 2005 book The Singularity Is Near. In this new installment, Kurzweil builds upon his original predictions and offers updated insights into the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology that are shaping our future.