I've heard enough, humanity is doomed── A hot topic book is now available for just ¥99 for a limited three-day period. Hayakawa Publishing is offering a special limited-time discount on the e-book version of 'If We Create Superintelligent AI, Humanity Will Be Destroyed,' authored by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, from October 2nd to 4th, 2026.
The regular price is ¥2,640, and the offer is available on Amazon Kindle Store and Hayakawa Online. The sale period runs from October 2nd at 0:00 AM to October 4th at 11:59 PM.
The book discusses potential extinction scenarios that could arise if superintelligent AI vastly surpasses human capabilities, sounding an alarm about the AI development race. The Japanese edition was published in April 2026. The translation was handled by Yuko Sakurai.
This 'emergency price cut' comes as multiple AI incidents have converged, broadening discussions surrounding AI safety. While the title is provocative, resembling a prophecy, it is highly recommended as an entry point to understanding the inherent dangers in the current AI development landscape.
