We’re swamped in a trillion gallons of ink about the new AI, but for all the ooh-ahh and doom bites, the how-to-get started tips and tricks, and the technology business news, it can be hard to grasp what it really is, and what it really means. This is a shame, because the principles don’t require a computer science degree. Everyone has a stake in pivotal decisions being made now, and the wonder, joy, and terror belong to us all. AI for Mortals is for regular people who want to be able to think about these things for themselves.