Artificial intelligence is suddenly everywhere, but learning about AI can become overwhelming very quickly. Many books assume you already understand computer science, programming, machine learning, or technical terminology.
So, what is the best AI book for beginners?
For someone just getting started, the best AI book should explain artificial intelligence in plain English, provide practical examples, and help you understand what AI can actually do without requiring a technical background.
What Should a Beginner AI Book Teach You?
A good introductory AI book should help you understand the basics before diving into complicated technology. You should come away with a better understanding of what artificial intelligence is, how it developed, how tools such as generative AI are being used, and some of the benefits and risks that come with it.
Most importantly, you shouldn’t need to be a programmer to understand it.
If you’re an everyday computer user, employee, entrepreneur, or small business owner, your goal probably isn’t to learn how to build an artificial intelligence system. You want to understand AI well enough to use it confidently and make better decisions about when and how to use it.
An AI Book Written for Beginners
That’s exactly why I wrote my book about AI.
I’m a computer technician who has spent years helping everyday people and small businesses understand technology without drowning them in technical jargon. I wrote this book for the same type of reader.
The goal is to give you a practical introduction to artificial intelligence that you can actually understand, even if you have no background in programming or computer science.
It also has an unusual twist: artificial intelligence helped create a book explaining artificial intelligence, with a human guiding, questioning, reviewing, and shaping the process.
Who Is This AI Book For?
This book may be a good starting point if you:
- Want to understand AI without learning programming
- Keep hearing about ChatGPT and other AI tools but aren’t sure where to begin
- Own or work for a small business and want to better understand how AI may affect you
- Want a plain-English introduction before reading more technical AI books
- Simply want to understand what everyone is talking about
There are many excellent books about artificial intelligence, and the best choice depends on what you want to learn. But if you’re looking for an approachable first book that introduces AI without assuming you’re already a technology expert, A Book about AI, by AI: Prompted by Human was written specifically for you.