AI for the rest of us

learning AI has NEVER been this fun!

AI for the Rest of Us is the only illustrated guide to the vast world of AI and machine learning you will ever need.Unlike other bicep-building reference tomes, this book will help you:
- Learn faster
- Build connections between complex concepts
- Understand how AI actually works and when to apply it!It's uniquely useful for everyone, from AI beginners to experienced practitioners alike.

Stop feeling left behind.
Finally start understanding AI!

Is this book right for you?

Are you worried about staying on top of the AI tsunami?Don't know where to start?

Are you frustrated by AI and machine learning resources that are:DenseTime consumingToo complicated to understand?

Do you struggle when your colleagues speak in jargon?Do these conversations just pass you by?

if any of this sounds familiar...Then...AI for the rest of us was made for you!

Who am I?

Hey there!I'm Sairam, a machine learning scientist with over 12 years of experience in the tech industry.My work has been featured in Forbes magazine, powers phones you use, and has led to several publications and patents.But, above all this, I'm an educator at heart.I've taught machine learning to many colleagues from different educational backgrounds throughout my career. I've even mentored space scientists to help them apply machine learning to answer questions about our cosmos.In all these interactions, I repeatedly saw the same questions pop up, the same sense of intimidation in their glazed eyes when their ML colleagues constantly threw new jargon at them.So, I started sharing my knowledge through a free weekly newsletter, Gradient Ascent, which demystifies AI even for non-technical folks.My readers asked me if I had a course or other resource that they could use to level up in AI.The result is this book.

What others say about me

"Sairam's ability to seamlessly blend captivating stories with technical details makes reading and learning about AI fun in ways few technical writers can."~ Alvin Tsui
Author of "The Vanity Trap" and Senior Software Developer

"Sairam has an encyclopedic knowledge and enthusiasm for the latest research in Machine Learning and a knack for explaining difficult concepts in a clear and engaging manner."~ Bijan Forutanpour
Computer Graphics R&D Engineer

"As a software engineer, I’ve tried for years to wrap my head around AI/ML. The jargon and equations in those Coursera courses went over my head.But finally, through Sairam’s newsletter, Gradient Ascent, I have been able to learn these concepts with his concise analogies that connect new knowledge with things I already know.I’m beyond excited to take the next step with Sairam’s illustrated book, AI For The Rest Of Us. There’s nobody I’d trust more than Sairam to take a complicated concept and make it digestible for folks from all walks of life."~ Janahan Sivaraman
Youngest Distinguished Engineer at Walmart

"I cannot imagine anyone else being able to teach AI as simply and as succinctly as Sairam.

Through his newsletter, Twitter threads, and illustrations, I have grasped more AI concepts than from any other source.

I pre-ordered his new book, and I am beyond excited to dig into it."~ Louie Bacaj
Entrepreneur & Creator

What can you do after reading this book?

If you are from a non-technical background:

  • Communicate fluently with your technical colleagues thanks to your rapidly compounding AI knowledge

  • Set the vision for your AI projects with a clear idea of where AI can transform the product

  • Learn new AI concepts faster thanks to your understanding of timeless AI fundamentals.

  • Identify hidden opportunities to apply AI intelligently in your work and clearly know when to avoid it.

If you are from an AI background:

  • Save hours explaining concepts to your non-technical colleagues in simple terms and with illustrations.

  • Help them understand what can and cannot be done using AI.

  • Break the cycle of repeating yourself to your manager and higher ups.

Who is this book for?

  • Busy product managers & non ML engineers who are short on time to learn AI from dense resources

  • Executives and VCs who want a quick refresher on AI concepts and applications

  • Solopreneurs looking to leverage AI for their business but need help understanding how it works.

  • Hobbyists looking to become AI literate

  • Beginners who gave up on learning AI because it was too complicated

  • Anyone who enjoys my newsletter or doodles

Who isn't this book for?

  • Those looking for coding tutorials

  • Intermediate or experienced practitioners (although this book is an effective teaching aid)

  • Those who want a reference textbook

  • Those who dislike doodles (but why?)