Praise

AI may be the most hyped technical topic ever, making it particularly urgent to cut through the noise and understand the good, the hype, and the ugly

Philippe Kahn Founder of Borland, Starfish, Lightsurf, inventor of the camera phone

In this impressive book, Bertrand Meyer delivers a masterclass on modern AI. He progressively guides the reader from foundational principles to advanced topics, seamlessly incorporating history, philosophy, societal implications, and key debates—all within a brilliantly engaging and accessible manuscript.

Lionel Briand Director Ireland's national research center for software research, pioneer in software testing and trustworthy AI

The book is a genuine work of demanding popularization, rooted in the tradition of le gai savoir, or perhaps in the best traditions of geek culture, where intellectual rigor is in no way incompatible with humor, curiosity, and the joy of sharing knowledge without pretension.

Stéphane Dalbera digital innovator, founder of Atopos