★From Lab to Life: Scientists Turned Storytellers
Authored by physicist-engineers with NASA and CNRS expertise, this book merges hard science with gripping narratives—think space-grade research meets binge-worthy storytelling.

★Your AI Swiss Army Knife
Crack open AI’s black box through infographics, historical timelines, and “Try This!” DIY projects (like coding a mini chatbot), transforming readers from spectators to innovators.

★Ethics Edge: Tomorrow’s Leaders Toolkit
Fueled by debate prompts (“Should AI decide court sentences?”) and sci-fi case studies, it equips Gen Z to navigate AI’s moral maze—because the future needs humans who outthink algorithms.

Imagine a world where cars drive themselves, robots help you with homework, and you can chat with your computer. A dream or… almost reality? This world, described in the greatest science fiction works, is starting to look a lot like the one you live in, isn’t it?

Yes, artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping our daily lives and shaping our future.
But how does this revolutionary technology strive to mimic the human brain?
With simple explanations, real-world examples, and stunning illustrations, this book sheds light on:

What AI really is.
How it works.
Key milestones in its development.
Fields where AI is making a huge impact.
What AI can’t do (yet).
Ethical questions and challenges.

Whether you dream of building your own robot, want to decode the magic behind video games, or simply crave answers about AI, this book will unlock the mysteries of artificial intelligence!

David Marchand and Guillaume Prévôt both hold degrees in physics engineering. David has worked at CNES (French National Centre for Space Studies), while Guillaume leads a space laboratory at CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research). Since 2009, they have collaborated to write documentaries and fiction for multiple publishers, bringing the wonders of the world within reach of young readers!

p.4 A World in Rapid Transformation
p.6 Language, Code, and Computer Programming
p.8 AI in Fiction
p.10 The Origins of Intelligent Systems
p.12 Chatbots: Conversations with Machines
p.14 Future Vehicles: The Autonomous Revolution
p.16 Digital Age Visual Art
p.18 Creating Films with Algorithms
p.20 Musical Revolution: AI and Sound
p.22 Health and Medicine of Tomorrow
p.24 Justice and Security: AI in Law
p.26 Social Networks: AI-Driven Connections
p.28 Technology and Military Defense
p.30 Borderless Communication
p.32 Strategy Games: AI’s Tactical Mind
p.34 Video Games: AI in Virtual Worlds
p.36 Industrial Innovation
p.38 Humanoid Robots
p.40 Space Exploration
p.42 Predictions and Climate Science
p.44 AI vs. the Human Brain: A Match?
p.46 Careers in Artificial Intelligence
p.48 What Machines Can’t Do (Yet)
p.50 Risks and Dangers of AI
p.52 AI and Ecology: Saving the Planet
p.54 Governing and Regulating AI
p.56 Visions of the Future
p.58 Glossary