A clear, jargon-free explanation of what AI actually is and isn't — separating real capability from marketing hype.
"AI" is everywhere — in your inbox, your phone, your kid's homework, your company's next big announcement — but most explanations either sell you something or bury a fairly simple idea under unnecessary jargon. This guide does neither.
In plain English, you'll learn how AI actually works (hint: it's pattern prediction, not "thinking"), how to tell AI, machine learning, and generative AI apart, what today's tools are genuinely good at, where they reliably fall short, and how to read past marketing hype to what a product actually does. A final chapter helps you talk about AI with confidence, at work and at home.
Every chapter ends with a takeaway, an honest reality check, and a ready-to-use AI prompt for applying the ideas to your own situation. A quick-reference cheat sheet — glossary, capability guide, and hype-spotting checklist — is included in both the print and digital editions.
A clear, jargon-free explanation of what AI actually is and isn't — separating real capability from marketing hype.