Artificial Intelligence

Computers are everywhere: at school, in our homes, and in factories and offices. Many people have a mini-computer in their pocket! This engaging series looks at computers and their uses, with an emphasis on the STEM principles that underpin how they work.
Artificial intelligence is the ability of computers to think and learn. It’s the science behind self-driving cars and voice assistants, such as Siri and Alexa. And it’s also used in healthcare and industry. Find out what artificial intelligence is, the different areas of STEM behind it, and how it might be used in the future.

Nancy Dickmann grew up reading encyclopedias for fun, and after many years working in children’s publishing, she now has her dream job as a full-time author. She has had over 200 titles published so far, mainly on science topics, and finds that the best part of the job is researching and learning new things. One highlight was getting to interview a real astronaut to find out about using the toilet in space!