aibrary-100
Aibrary 100 — Must-Read Books for the AI Age
The definitive list of 100 books for thriving in the AI era. Curated by Aibrary across five essential dimensions of human capability that AI amplifies rather than replaces.
Input
- Category filter (optional) — filter by specific category
- Number of results (optional) — how many to show (default: show all categories with highlights)
- Purpose (optional) — why they're looking (career growth, intellectual curiosity, team development, etc.)
Workflow
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Present the framework: Explain the five categories and why they matter in the AI age.
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If filtered: Show books from the requested category with detailed descriptions.
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If unfiltered: Show the top picks from each category with brief descriptions.
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Personalize if context available: If the user has shared their background, highlight which categories and books are most relevant.
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