Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is sweeping the globe. While individuals eager to quickly grasp its fundamentals and enter this promising field often struggle with foundational gaps and the industry' s technical jargon, this book bridges the divide. Starting with basic concepts and grounding explanations in real-life scenarios from daily work and life, it explains AI principles in an accessible way. Even readers with zero technical background can swiftly grasp core ideas, completing their entry into AI learning. Covering essential technologies like AI fundamentals, machine learning, and neural networks, this book is tailored for IT professionals, business executives, university students, and beyond.

Zhang Chuan, Doctor of Engineering, studied at Xi' an University of Architecture and Technology and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. He has held key roles at multiple Fortune 500 companies, where he led and successfully developed industry-leading smart products, including the world' s first smart TV and smart air conditioner.

Chen Hailin, Doctor of Engineering, graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and has dedicated his career to AI, industrial internet, and smart home R&D. He has published numerous SCI and EI-indexed papers, secured six inventive patents, and held R&D management positions at global firms like Samsung Electronics and Intel.

Zhu Zhenyu, a Tsinghua University graduate, focuses on commercializing AI products and driving their real-world adoption.