With 25 years of experience in public relations and information technology, Merritt Altman blends communication strategy with deep technical fluency. A lifelong learner and early adopter of emerging technologies, Altman specializes in translating complex tools into practical, human-centered systems that improve everyday life and work.
With methodical clarity and an eye toward empowering readers, Merritt Altman's guide delivers exactly what its title promises-though with a measured build-up. The first half of the book offers a lucid, impassioned case for the rise of personal AIs and sets the ethical and conceptual foundation for why one should cultivate a digital twin. It's not until the third act that Altman gets to the true nuts and bolts, but the payoff is substantial: readers are led step-by-step through the process of designing, training, and collaborating with an AI twin grounded in their own values, temperament, and expertise. Each stage is explained with practical detail and an emphasis on control, privacy, and sustainable human-AI partnership. Altman sidesteps both hype and technophobia, instead presenting a pragmatic vision for amplified creativity and agency. For anyone ready to move beyond theory and actually build their digital double-with self-determination at the fore-this is the clear, indispensable manual.Someone In Chicago I am very new to using AI and was hesitant to pick up this book, but after hearing how so many people are using ChatGPT to save time, I wanted to give it a try. Merritt Altman makes creating an AI Twin very easy and doable. There is a clear setup for ChatGPT, with copy-and-paste directions and step-by-step instructions. For a novice like me, it had just enough detail to guide me through it without feeling overwhelmed. I am now exploring how to automate routine tasks and use my twin for things I never dreamed of, from vacation planning and meal prep to gift guides and journaling! Recommend.Brent Merritt Altman walks through the process of building an AI version of yourself with the kind of clarity that makes the idea suddenly feel not only possible, but genuinely useful. Each chapter adds another layer of capability-how to shape the twin's personality, how to set limits, how to keep control-while never losing sight of the person behind the tool. It's written for real working lives, where time is tight and precision matters, and the examples reflect that.Elgin The author provides an in-depth explanation of the ""AI twin"" concept. Altman's book is both engaging and insightful, offering a look at AI's potential impact on our personal and professional lives. I appreciate the practical examples included throughout the book, which add significant value to the content.Silvia