AI Handbook Series
These two books provide executive introductions to key AI technologyies. They can be read independently or as companion volumes.
The Executive’s Gen AI Handbook
Unlock the Future of Business with AI – A Pragmatic Guide for Every Executive
In a world where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries and redefining the role of technology, "The Executive's Gen AI Handbook" is your essential, non-technical guide to understanding and leveraging this transformative force
Why This Book is a Must-Read for Leaders:
Demystify AI: Gain a clear, practical understanding of what AI is – and isn't – without getting bogged down in excessive technical jargon.
Strategic Imperative: Discover why AI is not just an IT problem, but an "all-of-business issue".
Master AI in Action: Explore real-world applications of generative AI, from deep research and image creation to video, voice, and music generation. Learn how AI can enhance productivity, automate complex workflows, and even empower non-technical professionals in coding and UI design.
Navigate the New Human-Computer Interface: Learn the art and science of "Prompt Engineering" with practical tips and techniques to craft effective prompts, ensuring you get the most accurate, useful, and creative responses from AI tools.
Responsible AI & Compliance: Understand the critical importance of responsible AI development and deployment. Familiarise yourself the legal obligations and governance considerations, including the EU AI Act and its broad geographic reach.
Prepare for Agentic AI: Get an early look at "Agentic AI" – autonomous systems capable of planning, making decisions, and executing multi-step tasks to achieve complex outcomes.
Don't be left in the dust. The pace of AI development is relentless. This handbook provides the map and compass for your AI journey, equipping you to lead with informed courage and harness the most powerful tool yet created for building an innovative, efficient, and human-centric future.
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The Executive’s Agentic AI Handbook
Explore the second act of Generative AI: Agents
"The Executive’s Agentic AI Handbook" is your definitive roadmap for navigating the critical shift from Generative to Agentic AI.
Why This Book is a Must-Read for Leaders:
From "Make Me This" to "Do This For Me": Understand the pivotal evolution from Generative AI, which creates content, to Agentic systems that reason, plan, and autonomously execute complex goals in the real world.
The Agency Continuum: Visualise the journey from basic chatbots to "Agentic Systems"—entire digital teams capable of automating complex projects and organizational functions rather than just individual tasks.
Anatomy of an Agent: Demystify the architecture of the modern AI agent. Learn how "Brains" (LLMs), "Hands" (Tools), and "Memory" combine to create reliable digital employees, and understand the crucial difference between automation and true autonomy.
The Rise of Agentic Commerce: Prepare for a trillion-dollar shift in the economy where AI agents become the primary shoppers. Explore the "Protocol Wars," the battle for the "Trust Layer," and how to ensure your business remains visible to non-human customers.
Govern the "Digital Insider": Master the new risk landscape, from "memory poisoning" to the "accountability chasm." Discover the frameworks needed to manage identity ("Know Your Agent"), authorization, and the delicate balance between efficiency and security.
The era of the passive chatbot is over. This handbook provides the strategic foresight, technical context, and governance toolkits you need to harness the power of autonomous agents and define the next decade of your industry.
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