Age of Invisible Machines - 2nd Edition by Robb Wilson & Josh Tyson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The Book That Saw 2027--In 2022. Now Sharpened for the Road Ahead.

Age of Invisible Machines quickly earned a reputation as a prophetic guide for technology and business leaders, offering a clear vision of what was coming just before it arrived. When the first edition launched in late 2022, few had seen the tidal wave of generative AI coming. But Robb Wilson and Josh Tyson had. Their predictions--including the pivotal role of large language models and conversational interfaces--soon became reality, helping thousands of readers understand, prepare for, and act on the AI shift already reshaping the world.

Now, the newly revised second edition pushes that vision forward--offering a 2027-level roadmap for software architects, enterprise architects, developers, product owners, and future-focused executives who are ready to build what's next.

This expanded edition introduces timely, practical guidance on:

• Harnessing generative AI in the software development lifecycle
• Building composable, agentic systems that scale
• Orchestrating intelligent agents across knowledge, process, and interface layers

Designed for architects of all kinds--enterprise, system, solution, and experience--this book distills decades of R&D, implementation, and design into a playbook for AI-native transformation.

You'll also find insights drawn from exclusive conversations on the Invisible Machines podcast with pioneers including:

• Cassie Kozyrkov (Google's first Chief Decision Scientist)
• Jaron Lanier (Microsoft OCTOPUS)
• Tom Gruber & Adam Cheyer (Siri co-creators)
• Cathy Pearl (UX Lead, Google Gemini)
• Jonathan Frankle (Chief AI Scientist, Databricks/Mosaic ML), Kara Swisher, Jim Webber (Chief Scientist, Neo4j), and more

With AI accelerating faster than most enterprises can adapt, this book provides both the urgency and the operational clarity leaders need to move from exploration to execution. It's an indispensable resource for those shaping the future of platforms, systems, teams, and entire organizations.

If the first edition helped readers see the future of AI in 2023--this one will help you navigate 2027 and beyond.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Age of Invisible Machines

"If you're responsible for delivering practical agentic AI solutions, Age of Invisible Machines is an essential read."
-- Tim Wood, Head of Design & User Experience for Amazon Q

"This is that rare book that gives newcomers a practical overview of AI while deepening understanding for those of us in the trenches. It encapsulates the kinds of thinking and strategy my team applies daily."
-- Ana Sofia Gonzales, Principal Product Designer for Microsoft Copilot Studio

"Age of Invisible Machines is eloquent, funny, insightful, and a compelling vision for how AI might change our lives for the better, without ignoring the serious ethical dilemmas it poses. Anyone interested in how technology intersects with human thriving will be interested in this book."
-- Anna Lembke, MD, author of the New York Times bestseller, Dopamine Nation

The first edition of Age of Invisible Machines predicted the widespread adoption of these technologies months ahead of OpenAI's release of ChatGPT. This carefully updated volume delivers powerful and practical advice along with significant new material addressing changes to the marketplace and the broader global community. Robb's visionary approach to technology helped set the stage for this shift toward agentic software and this book outlines the strategy that enterprises have already used to reach 1,000% ROI on their AI investments.

About the Author

ROBB WILSON is the CEO and co-founder of OneReach.ai, the only AI agent orchestration platform recognized as a "leader" by all top analyst firms including Gartner, Forrester, and IDC. With over two decades in AI research and user-centered design, Robb helped unlock the agentic approach to automation that's being feverishly pursued by enterprises all over the world. The GSX platform he developed traces its origins back to a DARPA initiative and is used by leaders including PepsiCo, Deloitte, and the city of Washington D.C. A former tech and design executive at publicly traded companies, Robb has mentored AI, UX and technology leaders at Amazon, Google, Salesforce, Frog, Box, and other top firms.

JOSH TYSON is an author and producer who has held leadership roles for a variety of organizations, including TEDxMileHigh and UX Magazine. He is the co-host of the Invisible Machines podcast, and his writing has appeared in numerous publications over the years, including Chicago Reader, Fast Company, FLAUNT, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, Observer, Stop Smiling, and Thrasher. His forthcoming novel, Alamosa, is a deconstructed coming-of-age story set in the multiverse.