The book “AI and Bots in Everyday Life” offers solid expert knowledge, explains the fundamentals of AI without technical jargon, and highlights its many applications in daily life. A chapter on ethics and the future of AI encourages critical reflection and mirrors current discussions. The book is a valuable resource for readers who want to gain an overview and develop a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence.

Through real-world examples and practical scenarios, it demonstrates how profoundly AI influences and shapes everyday life. The aim is to build a bridge between the technical world of AI and everyday understanding, creating a comprehensive picture of this technology.

Heiko Knödel completed his degree in Computer Science (Diplom‑Informatiker) at the Julius‑Maximilians‑Universität Würzburg in 1998, focusing on databases, knowledge‑based systems, artificial intelligence, and banking management (as part of his business administration minor).

He shares his national and international experience gained at renowned companies such as Deutsche Bank, Porsche, BMW, and Merck through workshops, coaching sessions, lectures, and project work. His areas of expertise include digitalization, artificial intelligence, leadership, design thinking, process optimization, change management, innovation management, and learning methods. With simple language and extensive visualizations, Heiko was one of the first to take a holistic look at digitalization in early childhood education with his book “Kita 4.0 – einfach digital”. The book reached number 1 on Amazon during the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair in the categories Consulting, Business, and Administration.

Dietmar Seipel is a professor at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. His areas of specialization are databases, logic programming, and artificial intelligence. He served as Chair of the “KI 2023” conference in Berlin.