A plain-English introduction to AI for a non-technical audience - what AI actually is, where it’s useful in everyday life, what to be cautious about, and how to start using it without getting lost in the hype and fear.
I’ve given this talk at two branches of the San Jose Public Library: the Bascom Branch on April 21, 2026, and the Willow Glen Branch on June 13, 2026.
A common takeaway: AI isn’t one big thing - it’s many different tools, each with its own strengths and limits.