Digital Safety in the Age of AI examines how artificial intelligence has quietly transformed the way personal data is collected, stored, analyzed, and used in everyday life. From smartphones and smart home devices to social media, online banking, healthcare systems, and education platforms, AI technologies operate constantly in the background, building detailed profiles and making automated decisions that affect privacy, security, and personal autonomy-often without users fully realizing it. Written for everyday readers rather than technical specialists, this book breaks down complex digital systems into clear, accessible explanations. It reveals where common vulnerabilities exist, how personal information is shared or exposed, and why data breaches, scams, and identity theft have become so widespread. Readers gain a practical understanding of how modern technology works and how seemingly harmless online habits can carry hidden risks. Rather than relying on fear-based messaging or overwhelming technical jargon, Digital Safety in the Age of AI focuses on empowerment through knowledge. The book provides realistic, actionable guidance that helps readers strengthen passwords, protect online accounts, recognize deceptive practices, and make smarter digital choices without sacrificing convenience or connectivity. It also explores the growing role of AI in decision-making and what that means for personal privacy in the years ahead.

Special attention is given to the unique challenges faced by parents, seniors, and students, who often encounter different risks and levels of exposure in an increasingly AI-driven world. By understanding these challenges, readers are better equipped to protect themselves and those they care about. As Book One in the Digital Safety series, Digital Safety in the Age of AI establishes a strong foundation for navigating technology with confidence as artificial intelligence continues to evolve. If you use the internet-and you do-this book provides the insight and tools needed to take control of your digital life in an age where data has become a powerful form of currency.