AI for Beginners

Finally understand how AI works - without the jargon!

Artificial Intelligence is the foundational technology of the 21st century. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Midjourney are on everyone's lips - but what's really behind them? This book gives you the fundamentals you need to confidently engage, work, and create in the new AI world.

Markus M. Kirchmair - non-fiction author and AI expert - explains the technology transforming our world so clearly and practically that you can get started immediately. Whether you're an employee, self-employed, a teacher, or retired: this book is for you.

• AI fundamentals explained simply: What is an algorithm? How does a machine learn? What are neural networks and large language models?
• The big names at a glance: OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta, Apple, and DeepSeek - who does what, and why does it matter?
• 10 immediately actionable applications: Write texts, research, translate, create images, generate code, and more
• The proven prompting method: Your personal prompt toolkit for professional, precise AI results
• Opportunities and risks explained honestly: Hallucinations, deepfakes, data privacy, copyright, and the EU AI Act
• 30-day plan included: Your personal roadmap from zero to AI competence - step by step
• Future outlook: What's next? AI agents, AGI, and the world in 5 years

Who is this book for?

For anyone who wants to understand and use AI - without prior knowledge. Whether you're a professional, freelancer, teacher, student, or retiree: this book makes complex technology understandable and immediately applicable. If you've only heard of ChatGPT in passing, if the word "algorithm" makes you pause, or if you simply no longer want to feel like you're falling behind - this book was made for you.