Prof. Dr. Larry AdamsAcademic, Author & Researcher
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Understanding Artificial Intelligence Today

A Practical Guide to What AI Is, How It Works, What People Need to Know, and How to Use It Responsibly

Prof. Dr. Larry Adams and Dr. Lance Adams

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Contents

  1. Copyright, Scope, and Responsible-Use Notice
  2. Preface
  3. How to Use This Book
  4. Chapter 1. Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life
  5. Chapter 2. How AI Works: From Rules to Learning Systems
  6. Chapter 3. Generative AI, Large Language Models, and Multimodal Systems
  7. Chapter 4. What AI Can and Cannot Do
  8. Chapter 5. Communicating with AI: Prompting and Iteration
  9. Chapter 6. AI for Learning, Research, Writing, and Knowledge Work
  10. Chapter 7. AI in Business, Public Services, and the Economy
  11. Chapter 8. Data, Infrastructure, Skills, and Organisational Readiness
  12. Chapter 9. Responsible AI: Ethics, Fairness, Privacy, and Human Rights
  13. Chapter 10. Security, Reliability, Misinformation, and AI Failure
  14. Chapter 11. AI Governance, Regulation, and Risk Management
  15. Chapter 12. Measuring Value: Projects, Procurement, and Implementation
  16. Chapter 13. Work, Skills, Leadership, and the Future of AI
  17. Chapter 14. A Practical Roadmap for Individuals and Organisations
  18. Appendix A. Everyday AI Checklist
  19. Appendix B. Prompt Templates
  20. Appendix C. Sample Organisational AI-Use Policy
  21. Appendix D. AI Project Canvas and 90-Day Plan
  22. Appendix E. Glossary
  23. References
  24. Selected Official Online Resources for Ongoing Updates