AI Life is your new go-to guide to demystifying the tools and tricks that quietly shape modern life. We're not here to overwhelm you with technical jargon or predict robot uprisings. Instead, we show you exactly how Artificial Intelligence (AI) already works in your world-and how to make it work better for you. Brought to you by AI experts with real-world experience, this first issue maps the AI landscape from your kitchen to your workplace, and hands you practical activities to try today. We test the tools, decode the hype, and translate complex concepts into weekend projects you'll actually want to tackle. Think less "science fiction", more "supercharged life hacks". Every article delivers something you can use immediately, whether you're a student cramming for exams, a professional drowning in emails, or a retiree exploring new hobbies. Covers topics including: What is AI? Smart homes - see how AI quietly powers the home assistants, appliances, and systems you already use. Voice assistants - make Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant work for you. Smart photography - learn how AI makes your photos look professional. Generative AI: ChatGPT, Claude, & Perplexity (includes real projects you can complete in 15-30 minutes). AI at work - supercharge your emails and meetings (includes a project). AI for family - meal planning, shared calendars, co-parenting tools, and more (includes a project). AI for students - how students use AI, and the fine line between help and dishonesty (includes a project). AI for seniors - tools for independence and companionship (includes a project). AI myths - exploring and debunking the major myths surrounding AI. Let's make AI work for us, not the other way around. This isn't about replacing human creativity or judgment-it's about amplifying what you already do well and reclaiming time for what matters most.
David Morris is an author and educator who helps people use technology and teamwork with confidence. In AI Life he shows readers how to use today's AI tools to save time, unlock creativity, and stay safe online. In Scrum in easy steps and Agile Project Management in easy steps he brings the same clear, people-centred approach to delivering work-simple routines, shorter feedback loops, and results that matter. A long-time transformation coach, David has spent three decades translating complex ideas into practical steps across telecommunications, financial services, energy, and government. His style is reassuring and hands-on: try it, learn fast, and keep control. He holds an MBA from the University of Auckland and speaks widely about everyday AI, modern ways of working, and the craft of change.
Editor's letter-welcome to AI Life First encounters What is AI and why should you care? Our connected world Smarter homes-embrace connected living Voice assistants-make Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant work for you Smarter photos-the AI in your phone's camera Deep dive Meet your new chatty friends-getting creative with generative AI ChatGPT-your brainstorming buddy who never sleeps Claude-the AI that actually reads the fine print Perplexity-your personal research assistant Paid vs. free-is the upgrade worth it? A roundup of other generative AI apps Spotlight AI at work-supercharge your emails and meetings AI for family-share the load and stay connected AI for students-learn or cheat? You decide AI for seniors-tools for independence and companionship Insights Ask an AI expert AI myths debunked-AI is going to take over the world
