Ebook · Mattia Panatta
The book of AI.
History, inner workings, tools and future of AI, explained with the lights on. One single path, from the beginning to today: to stop chasing headlines and really understand what is happening.
What's inside
Five parts, 14 chapters, one thread.
- Part I
Understand
The history of AI from Turing to today and how a model really works: tokens, training, reasoning, memory, voice and images.
- Part II
Choose
The map of models and prices, the right tools for every task and agents, up to always-on ones.
- Part III
Use
The method for making machines understand you and AI at work: professionals, firms, SMEs and students, with real cases.
- Part IV
Stay safe
Hallucinations and flattery, privacy, deepfakes and scams, and the rules: AI Act, Italian law 132/2025, GDPR, copyright.
- Part V
Look ahead
Work, the economy and energy, AGI and the open questions of the coming years, without hype or fear.
- Appendices
The extras
80 glossary terms, 50 ready-to-use prompts, checklists to verify and adopt AI, model and price tables.
Who it's for
Curious beginners
You want to understand what's behind ChatGPT without reading technical papers.
Professionals and SMEs
You want to use AI at work with method, knowing what the rules say.
Students
You need a complete, ordered picture, from history to applications.
FAQ
Questions
What format is it?
Digital (PDF · EPUB), readable on computer, tablet, phone and e-reader.
Is it different from the guides on the site?
Yes: the guides answer practical questions; the book tells the full picture, with the history and context the site has no room for.
Can I use it for a course or at work?
For multiple licences, company training or schools, write to me: I will prepare a tailored offer.
