-Outlines the key building blocks and technological milestones in its history, profiles its most important practical applications - both current and predicted -Explores the ethical debates around AI and its increasing influence on culture and society. -Provides an accessible, reader-friendly guide with detailed imagery and annotated illustrations, expert insights and jargon-free text -Studies and experiments such as The Turing Test and The Chinese Room experiment This book is part of the Simply Series, which includes books such as Simply Astronomy, Simply Psychology, Simply Maths, and more. Whether you are studying science or AI-related subjects at school or college or simply want a jargon-free overview of this increasingly important subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.