The most popular artificial intelligence books of 2026

Books on artificial intelligence explain machines that learn and reason. How the technology works, what it can and cannot do, and what it means for jobs, creativity and society are all explored. You will find clear introductions for general readers and technical texts for people building these systems. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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AI explained
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AI explained

Pete Rai, Wendy Hall

Published 2026

256 pages

Autonomous
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Autonomous

Vala Afshar

Published 2026

240 pages

Applied Soft Computing Techniques
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Applied Soft Computing Techniques

Samarjeet Borah, Ratna Raja Kumar Jambi (), Sharifah Sakinah Syed Ahmad, Mahendra Prabhakar Deore

Published 2026

464 pages