AI for the Rest of Us

An Illustrated Introduction

Sairam Sundaresan

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Bloomsbury Academic
08 January 2026

Computer aided manufacture (CAM); Computing: general; Artificial intelligence

AI is reshaping our world. This book is your practical guide to understanding it — so you can stay relevant, work smarter, and prepare for what’s next— no technical background required.

We’re living through a transformation as profound as electricity or the printing press, yet AI often feels more like hype than help. AI for the Rest of Us explains AI with clear language, vivid illustrations, and humor. Veteran AI researcher Sairam Sundaresan unpacks machine learning, natural language, vision, and recommender systems, showing how they drive the tech we use daily. You’ll learn how AI works, where it appears, and how to make smarter choices about its role in your life and work. In two parts, the book moves from core concepts to real applications while cutting myths and stripping away buzzwords.

By: Sairam Sundaresan
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9798881807955
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 08 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Part I 1. The AI Revolution 2. The Fundamentals of AI 3. A Few Good Algorithms 4. Neural Networks Part II 5. Natural Language Processing and Sequence Models 6. Transformers and Large Language Models 7. Machine Vision 8. Generative Models 9. Recommendation Systems 10. The Zen of ML

Sairam Sundaresan turns algorithms into stories and equations into doodles. He built AI at Qualcomm, Intel, and Valeo; authored patents and papers; mentored research at the Frontier Development Lab; and writes Gradiant Ascent, which is read by tens of thousands of readers who come for clarity and stay for the cartoons. He's still waiting for AI that gets his jokes.

Reviews for AI for the Rest of Us: An Illustrated Introduction

In AI For the Rest of Us, Sairam Sundaresan demystifies artificial intelligence with simplicity and colorful explanations. Using real-world examples and engaging illustrations, he makes even the most advanced concepts easy to grasp. As AI becomes part of everyday life, this is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand its astounding possibilities. -- Derek W. Gibson * Adjunct Professor Wake Forest University School of Business, co-author of Data Duped * Sairam has a rare ability to make complex machine learning topics feel simple, intuitive, and engaging. Through clever storytelling and illustration, he brings technical concepts to life in a way that’s easy to grasp for beginners and insightful even for experts. -- Dr. Cameron R. Wolfe * Senior Research Scientist at Netflix * As someone deeply embedded in driving ethical and transformative AI strategies across legal and public sectors, I found AI for the Rest of Us to be a masterclass in clarity and accessibility. Sairam Sundaresan has done a remarkable job of demystifying complex AI concepts without dumbing them down. Whether you’re leading innovation or just beginning your journey, this book equips you with the insight and intuition needed to engage with AI critically and creatively. -- Dr. Kion Ahadi * Chief Executive Officer, LegaMart *