AI for Beginners: A Friendly Guide to Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, retiree, or simply curious, AI for Beginners is your easy-to-understand guide to one of the most important technologies shaping our world.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just for scientists or Silicon Valley insiders. It's powering your smart speaker, customizing your shopping feeds, and transforming how we work, learn, and communicate. In this beginner-friendly book, you'll learn what AI really is, how it works, and how to use it wisely-without needing a background in coding or computer science.

• What AI is (and what it's not)

• How machines learn to think using data, algorithms, and models

• The difference between narrow AI, machine learning, and generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini

• Where AI shows up in everyday life-at home, at work, in school, and online

• How to use AI tools to write, brainstorm, plan, and learn faster

• Real-world examples, hands-on activities, and step-by-step walkthroughs

Whether you've wondered how Alexa works, how AI predicts your next favorite show, or how to use ChatGPT in your job or studies, this book gives you practical answers without the jargon.