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Feb 2, 2026

Making the most of AI, without the hype

Christopher Mims details ways to leverage artificial intelligence for individual and organizational gain in his new book, “How to AI: Cut Through the Hype. Master the Basics. Transform Your Work.”

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With all the fanfare surrounding AI these days — the utopian dreams and dystopian nightmares — it can be hard to see the technology as simply a tool that anyone can use.

That's what tech columnist Christopher Mims at the Wall Street Journal focuses on his new book "How to AI: Cut Through the Hype. Master the Basics. Transform Your Work.” In the book, he outlines two dozen “AI Laws” for how consumers and organizations should think about AI.

First up: AI is an assistant, not a replacement.

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“How to AI: Cut Through the Hype. Master the Basics. Transform Your Work.” from Penguin Random House

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Making the most of AI, without the hype