About the Book: This gripping investigative narrative explores the mysterious behaviour of early versions of ChatGPT and the strange “rare tokens” that caused AI systems to produce gibberish, hostility, and seemingly paranoid responses. English mathematician Matthew Watkins investigates these anomalies, uncovering the secretive world of AI safety research, large language models, and the powerful figures shaping artificial intelligence. Blending technology journalism, scientific mystery, and social commentary, the book examines the inner workings of AI, the risks of emerging technologies, and the growing influence of tech billionaires over humanity’s future.