What You Need to Know About AI: A beginner’s guide to what the future holds

by Brian David Johnson

The only book you need on AI - full of facts for curious kids and easy explanations for confused adults!

What actually is Artificial Intelligence? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy our bedrooms . . .?

In this beginner's guide, discover everything you need to know about AI, from how it helps us discover epic stuff up in space or under the sea to whether it might help you build your own dinosaur.

With AI expert and futurist Brian David Johnson, understand what AI is, where it came from, the incredible ways it's being used today and how it might shape and reimagine our future. With amazing facts, myth busters and insight from experts around the world, this is the perfect beginner's guide to navigating the new world of AI.

This book offers a balanced, expert and accessible insight into the biggest topic of our time. Designed with fun illustrations throughout.

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2024

About the author

The future is BRIAN DAVID JOHNSON's business. From 2009 to 2016, Johnson was Intel Corporation’s first-ever futurist. Currently, he is a professor of practice at Arizona State University’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and a Futurist and Fellow at Frost & Sullivan, a visionary innovation company that’s focused on growth. He also works with a broad range of groups including governments, militaries, academics, non-profits, private industries, trade organizations, and startups to help them envision their future. Johnson has more than 40 patents, and he has been published in many consumer and trade publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Slate, and he appears regularly on Bloomberg TV, PBS, Fox News, and the Discovery Channel.

Reviews

[Eyqa Zaque (The Hundred Pages) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book because of curiosity and because the cover is so colourful, and I am genuinely interested in the topic. Honestly, this book does not disappoint, and I think it will serve a great amount of information for children to discover and feel wow.

The explanations are informative and light, and it was a fun read with facts and examples. This book also introduces and explains various experts who benefit from AI tools and types of rare occupations, making it an interesting topic for children to explore new and endless possibilities of job preference.

Speaking of the title, this book assures how AI works and how it will help humans perform better daily. The core understanding of this book is that AI serves as a tool, and it will never really replace the essence of being human. A great and fun read, I enjoy every page and learn a bunch of new perspectives. Recommend!

Thank you, NetGalley for the e-book copy.

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been using AI art creation platform in my English courses for months now and am a huge believer in the endless educational possibilities offered by AI, VR and AR. I found this book very interesting. It will give students a good idea about the background of AI development.

[Marianne Weekes · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent starting point to find out more about AI. What is it? How will it affect our lives, and what does the future hold?
Very easy to understand and perfect for all ages.