Leadership · Managing with AI · Released October 2026

Managing Machines That Act by Kai London

Managers are now responsible for work done partly by people and partly by AI. This book helps them decide where AI belongs, keep quality and accountability clear, manage the risks and bring their teams with them.

What the book covers

Where AI fits

Identifying tasks AI can help with — and those it should not touch.

Quality and oversight

Reviewing AI-assisted work without losing the benefit.

Accountability

Keeping humans clearly responsible for decisions.

Risk and data

Protecting confidential data and avoiding common AI mistakes.

Bringing people with you

Skills, trust and change management for AI adoption.

Measuring value

Knowing whether AI is actually improving the work.

This book offers general guidance and is not legal advice. It is independent and carries no endorsement by or affiliation with any regulator or standards body.

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Who it is for

Team leaders, middle managers and executives introducing AI into everyday work.

About the author

Professor Kai London — CISSP, CISM.

An internationally recognised cybersecurity executive, board advisor and Founder & CEO of Quantum AI Systems Security LLC, writing at the convergence of AI, governance and operational resilience. Honorary Professor and Researcher at UCL.