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From award-winning technology writer and author of The Dark Net—discover how artificial intelligence thinks and reasons, and how we can make the most of its super-human abilities
Today, knowing how to speak to artificial intelligence—and how not to—is a skill that everyone needs. Hundreds of millions of people now talk to AI, from ChatGPT to Claude, every day, utilizing these machines to organize their finances, plan trips, ask advice, seek therapy, and find love. But most people still find AI difficult to understand and make the most of, or how it can become a fount for dangerous conspiracies, delusions, and psychosis.
In How to Talk to AI, award-winning technology writer Jamie Bartlett takes you inside the machine: showing how we can stay in control of our powerful new companions, even as they are changing the way we live, feel, and think. Clarifying AI’s evolution, the myriad social implications, and providing real-world examples and helpful approaches, Bartlett crafts a comprehensive yet precise roadmap to a more productive existence with AI.
Chatbots are rapidly transforming society, politics, and business, and are responsible for some of the biggest and fastest technological changes in history. While keeping up with every new iteration of this revolution can be daunting, broadening our understanding of how AI works and how we can utilize it efficiently and safely is now essential practice. Accessible and clear, this book is an empowering guide to making the most of these incredible new technologies, without falling prey to the powers of manipulation.
“A BBC Book You Need to Read in 2026
The Sunday Times Bestseller
“[An] essential read.
”—Emma Saunders, BBC Culture Reporter
“This book could not have come at a better moment.”—Sunday Times
“One of the world’s leading experts on the digital revolution.”—David Patrikarakos, Literary Review
“Eye-opening … Bartlett is an informal yet informed guide.”—Times Literary Supplement
“Confident and well-informed.”—New Scientist
“A hell of an achievement... Buy it and read it.”—The Times
“Fascinating… Jamie Bartlett is an expert guide.”—Independent
“Highly readable.”—Financial Times
“Smart, provoking reportage… Required reading for anyone.”—Tom Chatfield, author of Wise Animals: How Technology Has Made Us What We Are