Beyond Ones and Zeros: AI’s Emergence in the New Epoch is a concise monograph that introduces artificial intelligence from both a technical and human-centred perspective. It traces AI’s evolution from early computing milestones to modern machine learning, and then extends the discussion into the social, ethical, and philosophical questions AI raises as it becomes embedded in everyday life. The book is organised as a guided journey across ten chapters: beginning with the origins of AI and foundational ideas about intelligence, moving through deep learning and learning-by-interaction, and then exploring newer frontiers such as AI creativity, emotion recognition, and human–AI collaboration. The later chapters emphasise responsible and trustworthy AI, including fairness, transparency, governance, and the role of human oversight, before closing with a forward-looking view of where AI may go next and how it may converge with other emerging technologies. Written for readers who want to understand both how AI works and what AI means for society, it supports informed discussion on the opportunities, risks, and responsibilities associated with AI in the coming years. Book details Title: Beyond Ones and Zeros: AI’s Emergence in the New Epoch Authors: Dr. S. Ismail Kalilulah; Mrs. Vijayalakshmi V; Mrs. Sangeetha A R Publisher: Jupiter Publications Consortium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India First published: November 2023 Edition: First Edition ISBN (Paperback): 978-93-91303-94-5 Pages: 190 (Front pages 10; Inner pages 180)