The History of Artificial Intelligence (AI): How We Created Thinking Machines and What They Mean for Our Future

By: Landon, Adam

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MACHINES LEARN TO THINK -JUST LIKE US?

We're living in the age of artificial intelligence. AI is writing code, diagnosing illness, generating music, powering drones, shaping your newsfeed-and quietly changing the world around you.

But how did we get here? And what does this mean for the future of your work, your mind, your freedom-and your humanity?

The History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the definitive, eye-opening journey through the evolution of intelligent machines starting with ancient myths of mechanical beings, through Cold War rivalries and university breakthroughs, to the rise of deep learning, GPT, and the looming shadow of Artificial General Intelligence.

Written in clear, simple, and engaging language that anyone can understand-whether you're a student, a policymaker, a business leader, or just curious-this book traces AI's complex story without the technical jargon.

Along the way, he confronts pressing questions:

Can machines truly understand us-or are they just mimicking?Who benefits-and who's left behind-as AI reshapes work, power, and truth?How do we ensure AI serves human values, not just data and profit?

Cybersecurity expert Adam Landon weaves gripping narrative with deep insight to explore:

The forgotten myths and wild early machines that inspired modern AI

The pioneers, breakthroughs, and setbacks that shaped the field

Why powerful nations are now in an invisible AI arms race

How AI is transforming jobs, creativity, education, war, and society itself

And the critical question no one can ignore: Can we build thinking machines that still serve human values?

This is more than a timeline. It's a mirror.
To understand AI is to understand ourselves-our fears, our ambitions, our genius, and our blind spots. This is not just a story of machines, but a story of what it means to be human.

Informative. Urgent. Human
The History of Artificial Intelligence is the book you need to read before the future arrives.
Grab your copy now and become part of the conversation that will define this century.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJ72S3FQ
• ISBN13: 9798293012428
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"