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You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It’s Making the World a Weirder Place by Janelle Shane, based on its main themes, concepts, and examples. The book is a humorous yet informative exploration of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically machine learning, its capabilities, limitations, and the often bizarre results it produces. Shane, a research scientist and creator of the blog AI Weirdness, uses funny experiments, real-world examples, and charming cartoons to demystify AI for a general audience while addressing its strengths, weaknesses, and societal implications. Crux of the Book The book explains how AI (specifically machine learning algorithms) works, why it often fails in hilariously weird ways, and why it’s not the omnipotent, sci-fi-like intelligence many imagine. Shane emphasizes that AI is powerful for narrow, well-defined tasks but struggles with complexity, context, and generalization. Through entertaining anecdotes—like AI-...

 Picture this: You’re a small business owner with a to-do list longer than a CVS receipt. Suddenly, your phone buzzes with a reminder for a client call you forgot about. But before you panic, your AI assistant has already rescheduled it, drafted an apology email, and suggested a quick break because it knows you’re stretched thin. For those of us who don’t speak “tech,” AI feels like a superhero sidekick—here to save the day without needing us to understand the magic behind the mask. AI is quietly revolutionizing how non-techy people handle everyday tasks like marketing, organizing schedules, or even sorting through email chaos. But don’t start imagining a robot uprising just yet—AI isn’t the sci-fi genius Hollywood promised. It’s a powerful tool, sure, but it’s got limits. While it’s a lifesaver for regular folks like us, the tech wizards still hold the keys to solving the trickiest problems. Let’s unpack why AI is such a perfect match for non-techy people—and why it’s not quite re...