The Beginner’s Guide to AI

Get to Grips with Today’s AI Tools 🤖

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it’s built into the phones, browsers, search engines, and computers we use every day. But for many people, the sheer number of AI services can feel overwhelming. The Beginner’s Guide to AI cuts through the noise, offering a friendly, hands-on introduction to the most important AI platforms available right now.

Whether you’ve never tried an AI assistant or you’ve dabbled but want clearer direction, this guide walks you through everything from the basics of how AI works to step-by-step projects that show what these tools can really do.

What’s Inside

This comprehensive guide is organized around the major AI services you’re most likely to encounter:

• OpenAI – Get to know ChatGPT and Sora, with practical examples and prompt ideas.
• Microsoft Copilot – See how AI is built into Windows, Edge, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Google AI – Explore Gemini, NotebookLM, ImageFX, MusicFX, VideoFX, and AI features in Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
• Apple Intelligence – Discover how AI is integrated into Apple devices.
• Emerging alternatives – Explore other tools worth knowing about.

Learn by Doing 🛠️

The guide doesn’t just explain concepts—it encourages you to try things for yourself. Throughout the book, suggested prompts are clearly highlighted, so you can copy them directly into AI chat windows and see immediate results. Step-by-step tutorials cover real, everyday tasks:

• Organising a city break with ChatGPT
• Planning a party
• Designing a poster
• Making sense of family finances
• Creating images and presentations with Google AI

You’ll also find clear instructions for installing your own AI chatbots on a PC or Mac—easier than you might think.

Written for the AI-Curious

No technical background is required. The tone is welcoming and jargon-free, making this an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to understand what AI can do without getting lost in complexity. If you’ve ever wondered how to use ChatGPT, what Copilot actually does, or how Google’s AI could help with your Gmail, this guide gives you the confidence to dive in.

With 132 pages of focused, practical content, The Beginner’s Guide to AI is a valuable companion for exploring the tools shaping our digital world. Start your journey into AI today.