Samantha Singh

29-Aug-2025

5

This book feels like a mix of a regular school subject and a behind-the-scenes look at how the apps and tools we use every day actually work. It’s not just about AI as some fancy futuristic thing—it shows how search engines, YouTube recommendations, learning platforms, even writing tools are all powered by AI already. Reading it kind of makes you notice things you normally ignore, like why your search results look different from someone else’s or why Netflix always seems to guess the right movie. The cool part is that it doesn’t just throw random facts; it actually connects them to how we learn in class. Stuff like adaptive learning systems sound technical, but the way it’s explained makes sense—basically like a smart tutor that changes lessons depending on how you’re doing. The part on generative AI was the most surprising because it shows both how useful it can be (like writing drafts or creating images) and how dangerous it could get if people trust it blindly. Overall, the book has this way of making AI feel less scary and more like a tool you can actually use without being a tech genius. It’s not heavy like a textbook either—it’s easy to follow, sometimes even fun, and it leaves you thinking about how much of your daily life is already being influenced by AI without you even realizing it.

Chandan Kumar

21-Aug-2025

5

Honestly didn’t expect it to talk about search engines that much. But now I get why Google shows me ads for shoes right after I search once. Lowkey creepy but also makes sense.