AI for the Ordinary is a timely and accessible guide that demystifies artificial intelligence for everyday citizens and non-technical professionals. It makes a compelling case that AI is no longer the exclusive domain of coders and technologists – it is a civic, economic, and personal imperative. From managing household routines to making strategic decisions at work, this book shows how AI literacy is now essential for life and leadership in the 21st century.
Written in plain English with no coding or math required, the book bridges the gap between complex technologies and real-world relevance. It explores how AI tools are already embedded in our phones, browsers, and workplaces, and how ordinary users can engage with them safely and effectively. Through global examples, hypothetical case studies, and ethics-aware guidance, readers learn to make informed choices about privacy, bias, and automation. The book also addresses the awareness gap – what users know, what they often miss, and why it matters – empowering people to use AI not just to save time, but to create, learn, connect, and grow.
This book is designed for students, professionals, and lifelong learners. It is ideal for business, public policy, and liberal arts programs seeking to integrate AI across the curriculum, and it supports corporate learning and executive education initiatives with a pragmatic, human-centered approach. Whether navigating smart homes, managing teams, or preparing for a first job, AI for the Ordinary delivers the foundational knowledge and practical habits needed to thrive in an AI-immersed world.
AI for the Ordinary is a timely and accessible guide that demystifies artificial intelligence for everyday citizens and non-technical professionals. It makes a compelling case that AI is not the exclusive domain of coders and technologists – it is a civic, economic, and personal imperative for life and leadership in the 21st century.
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"This isnt a manual. It is a flashlight. And in these pages, you will see not just how AI works, but how you can shape what it becomes."
"By blending Raghus strategic tech expertise with Petes systems thinking and people-first design, this book offers not just insight, but empowerment. It is about making AI make sense and making it work for you and work for everyone."
"This book invites everyone, ordinary people like you and me not just engineers or executives into the conversation."
"This book is for parents who wonder how AI will affect their childs future. It is for the cashier or warehouse worker asking what automation means for their job. It is for the teacher experimenting with AI-powered tools in the classroom. It is for anyone and everyone who doesnt want to be left behind."
Dr. Lee W. Lee, Professor of Management & Organization, Central Connecticut State University
Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Part 1 Foundations of Artificial
Intelligence: Concepts, Personas, and Agents
1. What Is Artificial
Intelligence?
2. The Core Types of AI
3. AI Across Industries: A Global
Overview
4. The Ethical Challenges of AI
5. Understanding the AI Persona
6.
AI Personas in Organizational Settings
7. Understanding the AI Agent
8. AI
Agents in Organizational Settings
9. How AI Agents Differ from AI Personas
Part 2 AI in Everday Life: Global Influence and Human Experience
10.
Revisiting AI: A Clearer Understanding
11. AI's Global Influence:
Transforming Work, Society, and Opportunity
12. What AI Means for Ordinary
People
13. AI in Daily Life: A Global Perspective Part 3 Human-Centered and
Ethical AI: Principles and Practice
14. What is Human-centered AI?: And Why
It Matters?
15. Strategies for Implementing Human-Centered AI
16. Ethical AI:
Principles, Risks, and Responsibilities Part 4 The Future of AI: Global
Trends, Societal Change, and Human Possibility
17. The Future of AI: What to
Expect
18. Preparing for an AI-Adaptive Society
19. AI Adoption Around the
World
20. Global AI Trends: Impacts on Work, Innovation, and Society
21. AI's
Impact on the Everday Lives of Ordinary People
22. Will AI Dominate Humanity?
Understanding the Real Risks. Glossary of Key Terms. References. Index
Raghu Vijay Kowshik is an information technology executive with deep experience leading large-scale programs in Fortune 500 supply chains. He specializes in translating emerging tech into operational wins and has guided organizations through digital and AI transformations. He holds a PhD in Information Systems Management from Walden University, an MBA from Texas Christian University, a BE in Electronics & Communication, a Diploma in Industrial Management, and a BS in Mathematics from Bangalore University, India.
Peter Jay Sorenson is an organization design strategist and educator who helps non-technical teams adopt AI responsibly. He has led cross-disciplinary teams through the challenges of COVID-19 as a professor and leader, helping develop innovative solutions in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the pandemic, Petes work has been driven by the need to redesign systems, address remote work complexities, and incorporate AI, making him an invaluable resource for organizations seeking resilience and new paths forward. Pete holds a masters degree in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University.
