How to AI

The antidote to AI panic. Read it. You’ll breathe easier. – Scott Galloway, professor at NYU Stern School of Business and co-host of podcast PivotFinally, a new AI book that focuses on the key question so many people are facing: How do I work with AI right now? Christopher Mims gives us a clear, practical, and hype-free guide to the AI revolution that will resonate with anyone trying to figure out the how to make AI deliver real value. How to AI is packed with so many good stories, tips, and explanations that anyone, novice or expert, is going to find insights that will change how they use (and think about) AI. Accessible, entertaining, and useful! – Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor, New York Times bestselling author of Co-IntelligenceMims masterfully demystifies AI’s true potential, proving that the real revolution isn’t in replacing humans but in amplifying their capabilities-exactly the strategic insight every CEO needs right now. – Aaron Levie, CEO of BoxEngaging, practical, and grounded in real-world stories. – Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, SalesforceMims’ book is a rare find: an optimistic, realistic, and down-to-earth practical guide on how to use AI in daily life. Highly readable and immediately valuable. – Melanie Mitchell, author of Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking HumansA clear and practical guide to making AI a true multiplier of human talent. – Allan Thygesen, CEO of DocusignFor anyone looking to be on the cutting edge of technology, from understanding AI to improving their lives with it, this book is a must-read. A significant and pioneering survey of artificial intelligence that is as engaging as it is useful. * Kirkus *We’ve heard so much about how AI is going to change our world, but we’ve heard precious little about how we can actually make it work for us. This practical, no-nonsense guide sets out in simple terms exactly what modern AI tools actually do, and how we can make them work for us. Follow the lessons of this book, and you’ll immediately benefit from the technology that is changing everything. – Michael Wooldridge, Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, University of Oxford

Christopher Mims is a columnist who writes about technology for The Wall Street Journal. He has written about bidets, brain implants, the cult of the founder, the history of technology, innovation, venture capital, robotics, batteries, energy, materials science, wireless communications, AI, data science, telepresence, microchips, logistics, IT, 3D printing, and autonomous boats, trucks, cars, drones, and flying taxis. Mims joined the Journal from Quartz, where he also covered technology, and is the author of Arriving Today.