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Welcome to AI: What Is Artificial Intelligence and How Will It Change Our Lives?

by Owen Davey

A child-friendly guide to artificial intelligence

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A child-friendly guide to artificial intelligence

From its historical roots to tools such as virtual assistants, this illustrated introduction maps out where artificial intelligence appears in everyday life and how it works. It tackles questions about algorithms, avatars, robots and the decisions AI systems make, including the possibility that those decisions can have both helpful and harmful effects. The explanations are framed for younger readers, connecting technical ideas with familiar settings such as home and school. Its broad scope offers a starting point for understanding AI as both a technology with a long history and a presence in contemporary life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 curious about artificial intelligence and robotics
  • Young readers seeking an accessible introduction to algorithms, avatars and AI in everyday settings
  • Families or educators looking for a conversation starter about AI’s uses and effects

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Artificial intelligence and its historyAlgorithms and decision-makingRobotics and virtual assistantsAI in everyday life

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Book overview

The most complete guide to AI for youngsters, covering everything from Ancient Greece to ChatGPT.

In this fun, simple, and vibrant non-fiction book, technoscience expert Matthieu Dugal, creator of documentary AI: To be or not to be, shares the epic history of artificial intelligence and gives answers to the biggest head-scratchers:
  • How does AI already help us, at home and at school?
  • Which robots from your favorite movies may soon be in the real world?
  • What are avatars?
  • Which inventors are creating new technologies?
  • How do algorithms work?
  • ...and why can't AI cook pasta and drain it at the right time?


We can't see it, and yet this technology is everywhere: it's in computers, cars, and virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa. And it's already making decisions for us, for better, and sometimes for worse...

This fascinating guide delves deep into how these decisions are made behind the scenes, putting tricky ideas into easy-to-understand terms. Keep kids' attention with colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand, well-researched facts to prepare them for an exciting AI-centric future.
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