Models of AI

Learn the Models Behind Artificial Intelligence

This book is your guide to the major AI systems shaping the digital world. It explains how different models—like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, Hugging Face, LLaMA, and Mistral—work behind the scenes, and why no two AIs think exactly the same.

With clear examples and everyday comparisons, you’ll understand how each model handles tasks like conversation, summarization, reasoning, and search—and why different models are better suited to different jobs.

Practical Guidance for Everyday Awareness

Beyond model names, Models of AI helps you understand what makes each system unique. You’ll explore differences in architecture (like closed vs. open models), how models are trained, and what those differences mean for how we use AI in daily life.

Whether you're choosing a tool for school, wondering why one chatbot sounds more helpful than another, or just want to demystify what powers your favorite AI tools—you’ll gain the clarity to make smarter choices.

Accessible Learning Pathways

AI models can feel abstract, but this book makes them approachable. It’s designed to build your confidence, connect the dots between systems, and help you ask the right questions about how AIs work and what they’re optimized for.

You don’t need a technical background—just curiosity.
You’ll build fluency in how models process input, generate output, and shape how we think about intelligence itself.

A Foundation for Digital Literacy

By the end, you’ll understand what AI models are, why their differences matter, and how they shape the platforms and products we rely on every day.

This knowledge will help you evaluate tools more critically, engage more confidently with AI systems, and take part in meaningful conversations about trust, performance, and transparency.

Your First Step Into AI Models

Models of AI is for students, professionals, parents, and curious citizens alike. It helps you move beyond brand names to understand how AI models really work—and why that understanding is key to using them wisely.