I’ve read 57 Books on AI and Data Science - these are the best (for 2025)



AI Summary

  1. Introduction
    • Discussion on the importance of understanding data science and AI.
    • Overview of five recommended books: four for general audience, one focused on practical data science.
  2. Book Recommendations
    • Hello World by Hannah Fry
      • Provides an overview of data usage and potential misuses.
      • Discusses real-world examples (justice system, medicine) and implications of data dependency.
    • The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data by David Spiegelhalter
      • Aimed at non-statistics background readers.
      • Covers basics of statistics and probability, linking them to machine learning and predictive analytics.
    • Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
      • Examines data bias and its implications, especially concerning gender.
      • Highlights the importance of addressing biases in automated data systems.
    • Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans by Melanie Mitchell
      • Offers a clear understanding of AI technologies and their capabilities.
      • Discusses the hype around AI, its history, and current applications.
    • Learning Scientific Programming with Python
      • Introduction to Python for data science, covering essential libraries like pandas and NumPy.
    • The Data Science Manual by Steven Skiena
      • Provides foundational concepts necessary for understanding data science.
  3. Conclusion
    • These books together equip readers with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in data science and AI.