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ABCs of Artificial Intelligence

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"ABCs of Artificial Intelligence" by Chris Ferrie, part of the esteemed Baby University series, is a delightful and educational journey into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Aimed at babies with its sturdy board book format, this gem is not only suitable for the little ones but also serves as a captivating read for curious adults.

Ferrie's book ingeniously covers a wide array of AI concepts, from basic terms like "activation" and "data" to more complex ideas such as "quantum computing" and "zettaflops." Each letter of the alphabet is cleverly associated with a key term in the field of AI, making learning both fun and accessible for young minds.

One of the book's most commendable aspects is its ability to cater to a diverse audience. While it's designed for babies, its content is so rich and well-explained that even adults can benefit from reading it. As a reviewer, I found myself enlightened by terms like "Yottabyte" and "Zetaflops," which were elegantly demystified within the pages of this book.

The illustrations accompanying the text are vibrant and engaging, adding an extra layer of appeal to the learning experience. The combination of clear, concise writing and eye-catching visuals makes "ABCs of Artificial Intelligence" a standout educational resource.

Moreover, this book serves as an excellent addition to any school library. With AI becoming increasingly prevalent in our society, introducing children to its concepts from a young age is both timely and crucial. Ferrie's book paves the way for young learners to develop a foundational understanding of computers and technology, setting them on a path toward future success in the digital age.

In conclusion, "ABCs of Artificial Intelligence" by Chris Ferrie is a must-have for anyone eager to explore the fascinating world of AI, regardless of age. Its accessibility, educational value, and engaging presentation make it a standout title in the Baby University series. Whether you're a parent looking to introduce your child to cutting-edge concepts or an adult seeking to expand your knowledge, this book promises an enriching and enjoyable learning experience.

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Very brief look at some concepts of artificial intelligence but this book provides a great way to introduce technology to children young.

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This was an easy and fun way to learn about artificial intelligence, while also learning your ABCs. I learned more multiple words I had not heard of before. My four year old and I could both learning from this book! The text and images are simple and engaging. I think this series of books are great for young readers. Start an interest in STEM early

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I’ve always been a huge fan of Chris Ferrie’s science based children’s books. I love them so much I’ve bought copies for my nieces multiple times. With the increasing relevance of AI, it’s no surprise at all that we’re now seeing some new books from Ferrie. I was a little weary at first about what he’d be able to do with it, but I have to say that I’m rather pleased with the result.

This is the sort of book that I think is fantastic to give to your kids. They’re not going to understand everything about it for a while, but it’s a stepping stone into some genuinely amazing learning opportunities. I especially loved how it’s tiered to have three levels of educational content and kids can read it based on where they’re at.

I don’t think this is the kind of book that works well for super young children—they’ll probably get bored of it pretty easily, considering it’s not got a lot of color and deeply eye-catching illustrations. But it is something that would be great to slowly introduce them to.

Definitely keeping this one in mind for the future!

<i>I received an early copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

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I must admit I was very curious about this book. I couldn't imagine how they could make this for children. This is a topic that most adults, including me, don't understand. We hear about it in the news and people talk about it so I wanted to learn the basics. What better way to learn than through a children's book. I understand what binary code is and how it works so I was good with B. I think I have talked with a chatbot before online. Data okay that is information. Ethics, now here is where I wonder. There doesn't appear to be a lot of ethics in the world these days so it is important to teach about that. I won't go through the entire alphabet. Each letter is accounted for with a topic you will find in the AI field. There is a simpleish description and a drawing to go along with this. I learned a term I have not even heard on the news yottabyte. This is A LOT of bytes. Try 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. I'm old school and remember when a Megabyte was a lot of information. If you have young children I would suggest you get this book for your child so they will understand this scientific topic and be in on the ground floor.

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Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

We are big fans of Chris Ferries baby university books in our household! This book lived up to expectations. Simple explanations for complicated topics paired with illustrations to keep babies attention. We love that there are 3 different learning levels in this book. We found that this book was even informative for us as parents. Rating 4 instead of 5 because the digital copy of this book isn't formatted very well, but I know this will be excellent as a physical copy!

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This book is great! It was a lot of fun to read with my daughter. So far I’ve only read the series […] for Babies so this is my first ABC book by Baby University. I definitely want to check out more thought because I love the 3-level learning setup it has. The letters and images are great right now while we’re learning individual words. Once she’s a little further ahead, I’m excited to move to the other two levels. They were really interesting to me too since I love reading sci-fi books with AIs.

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