"Discovering the World of Artificial Intelligence" (Descubriendo....)

By Prof Emilio Fernández Arenas

The book "Discovering the World of Artificial Intelligence" is an introductory and informative guide aimed at a wide audience, including curious adults, retirees, and opportunity seekers, with the aim of demystifying AI and demonstrating its relevance to everyday life. The prologue establishes a connection between the views of Isaac Asimov and Carl Sagan, highlighting the importance of approaching AI with optimism, ethics, and critical thinking. He explains that AI involves systems designed to mimic human capabilities, driven by machine learning and access to vast amounts of data. He highlights AI applications in healthcare, education, and work automation, but also points to ethical dilemmas and inequalities such as the digital divide, privacy, and the future of work. It offers a step-by-step guide to understanding how AI works, discovering practical tools, and reflecting on its impact. It encourages readers to view AI as an ally in their daily lives, highlighting concrete examples of how it can be used by different groups of people, such as retirees learning languages with tailored apps or unemployed people finding new job opportunities through AI-powered platforms. Furthermore, it explores the history of AI from its origins in the 1950s to its current rise, mentioning key figures such as Alan Turing. It highlights how AI has been integrated into diverse areas, from virtual assistants to medical diagnostics, but also underscores the importance of addressing ethical and privacy challenges to ensure it benefits all of humanity equitably. In short, the book seeks to empower readers to interact with AI, harness its benefits, and navigate its challenges, fostering a critical and practical understanding of this ever-evolving technology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F62K9151
• ISBN13: 9798281009881
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 107 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"