If the words 'artificial intelligence' make you uneasy, you are not alone. This book does not assume you are a programmer, a futurist, or even curious about gadgets. It starts where you are: worried about job security, confused by hype, unsure what to trust, and protective of your family’s privacy. You will learn what AI actually is — and isn’t — through plain language and real examples you can test yourself. Each chapter tackles one common fear, from 'will a robot take my job?' to 'how do I keep my child safe online?' You will get concrete checklists: how to spot a deepfake before you share it, how to brief an AI assistant without oversharing personal data, and how to read a privacy policy in thirty seconds. By the end you will not love every algorithm, but you will know when a tool is helpful, when it is dangerous, and when to switch it off entirely. Most importantly, you will feel calm enough to decide for yourself. Part of The Everyday AI Library.
About the author
Anika Rao Bishop writes for The Everyday AI Library.
