Think AI is either magic or the end of the world? Cut through the noise. This compact, witty crash course strips away the hype and shows what artificial intelligence actually does, how models learn, where they fail, and why that matters to your life, work, and vote. Clear examples, classroom metaphors, and a practical checklist make complex ideas feel obvious-and useful. You'll move from "what is AI" to how machines learn, how neural networks work, why generative systems hallucinate, where AI runs, and what it's still terrible at-plus a sober look at AGI and the human skills that won't be automated. Read this if you want to spot puffed-up claims, ask smarter questions, and use AI tools without letting them use you.
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