The AI Glossary: AI & Emerging Tech Explained – 256 Key Concepts for Students, Professionals & Curious Minds

Making Sense of AI’s Fast-Moving Language

Artificial intelligence now touches nearly every industry, but the vocabulary around it can feel dense, scattered, and intimidating. The AI Glossary: AI & Emerging Tech Explained brings together 256 key concepts in one practical reference, designed to help readers move from confusion to confidence when navigating AI, machine learning, data science, and related emerging technologies.

Richard R. Khan presents complex terms in clear, concise explanations that respect both newcomers and experienced professionals. Instead of assuming prior knowledge, each entry works as a self-contained definition, while the broader structure helps reveal connections across fields like generative AI, natural language processing, deep learning, blockchain, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.

What You Can Find Inside

• Clear definitions of essential AI terms, from foundational ideas to recent developments
• Coverage of related emerging technologies such as blockchain, quantum computing, extended reality, and data centers
• Explanations that aim to be accessible to students, professionals, and curious readers
• A reference approach that supports quick lookups, classroom use, and everyday workplace learning

A Reference Built for Real-World Learning 📘

The glossary’s structure encourages readers to explore topics as they encounter them, whether that means clarifying a single acronym before a meeting or building broader literacy across multiple domains. Because AI language evolves quickly, having a consolidated, up-to-date reference becomes especially useful for anyone who needs to read, write, or talk about technology with greater accuracy.

Whether you are preparing for a course, collaborating with technical teams, or simply want to make sense of news about artificial intelligence, this ebook offers a focused way to build a stronger working vocabulary.

Published by CRC Press in its 2025 first edition, this digital glossary is ready to be searched, highlighted, and kept close at hand on your favorite reading device.

Who This Glossary Is For

Students working on AI-related projects, professionals who encounter technical terms in business and technology roles, educators looking for a concise teaching aid, and curious minds who want reliable explanations without marketing hype will all find value in this carefully organized reference.

Add this ebook to your digital library and turn AI jargon into practical knowledge.