Vibrant Publishers Celebrates a New Milestone in Global AI Literacy

Cover of Artificial Intelligence Essentials You Always Wanted to Know.

Karthik Chandrakant, the author of Artificial Intelligence Essentials You Always Wanted to Know.

Author Karthik Chandrakant’s “Bridging the AI Divide” initiative is now featured on the UN AI Dialogue Partnerships Hub.

BROOMFIELD, CO, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vibrant Publishers is proud to celebrate an important milestone for author and AI leader Karthik Chandrakant, whose initiative, “Bridging the AI Divide — A Global AI Literacy Initiative for Capacity Building, Inclusive & Responsible AI Adoption and Governance,” is now featured on the United Nations AI Dialogue Partnerships Hub.

The milestone follows Chandrakant’s participation in the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, held in Geneva on July 6–7, 2026. During the Dialogue, he contributed to discussions on bridging AI divides, capacity building, access, and digital foundations—issues closely connected to his longstanding focus on making artificial intelligence understandable, accessible, and useful to a broader cross-section of society.

His participation in Geneva and the subsequent inclusion of Bridging the AI Divide on the UN AI Dialogue Partnerships Hub mark an important progression in that mission. The Hub brings together initiatives from governments, international organizations, academia, civil society, and industry that are contributing practical action across the global AI governance ecosystem.

Vibrant Publishers is listed among the initiative’s implementing entities, reflecting its role in making AI knowledge more accessible and supporting Chandrakant’s broader efforts to advance AI literacy. Central to this connection is Chandrakant’s book, 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 (𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨), published by Vibrant Publishers as part of its Self-Learning Management Series. Designed for readers without an advanced technical background, the book presents core AI concepts in a clear, practical, and approachable format for students, professionals, career switchers, and lifelong learners.

“Seeing Karthik Chandrakant’s initiative featured on the United Nations AI Dialogue Partnerships Hub is a proud moment for all of us at Vibrant Publishers,” said Deep Udeshi, Founder of Vibrant Publishers. “Karthik’s work reflects something we strongly believe in: people need clear and accessible knowledge if they are to understand AI and use it responsibly. We are pleased that 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 You Always Wanted to Know is part of this broader effort, and we look forward to continuing to publish resources that make emerging technologies easier to understand and apply.”

For Vibrant Publishers, the milestone underscores a shared conviction: meaningful AI governance cannot be separated from AI literacy—a principle Chandrakant summarizes simply: “Responsible AI governance begins with AI literacy.”

The inclusion of 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 within the broader initiative also reflects Vibrant Publishers’ expanding commitment to publishing practical, accessible resources across artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

As AI rapidly reshapes workplaces, classrooms, industries, and public institutions, learners need resources that move beyond the headlines and help them understand both the capabilities and responsible use of these technologies.

Vibrant Publishers’ growing AI and Emerging Technologies portfolio includes:

◾ 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 — a structured introduction to AI fundamentals, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, generative AI, and responsible AI applications.

◾ 𝑨𝑰 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔 — helping managers and business leaders understand how AI can be evaluated and applied within organizations.

◾ 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘— designed to make foundational machine learning concepts and applications approachable.

◾ 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 — an introduction to graph-based machine learning, graph neural networks, and applications involving connected data.

◾ 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 (𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜) — focused on helping educators understand and responsibly integrate generative AI into teaching and learning.

◾ 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 (𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜) — designed to help professionals make effective use of AI-powered productivity tools.

◾ 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙄 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 (𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜) — providing an accessible foundation in generative AI concepts, prompting techniques, and responsible use.

◾ 𝙇𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 (𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜) — an introduction to LLMs, their workings, and real-world use.

◾ 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙩 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 (𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜) — helping beginners and aspiring professionals build prompt-writing skills for practical AI applications.

Together, these books are designed for readers at different stages of their AI learning journey, from beginners looking for a clear introduction to professionals seeking practical ways to apply new technologies.

Vibrant Publishers’ mission has always been to democratize knowledge through accessible, structured, and practical learning resources. As artificial intelligence transforms the way people learn, work, make decisions, and interact with technology, that mission is taking on new significance. Access to AI tools alone is not enough. Individuals and organizations also need the knowledge to understand those tools, evaluate their implications, use them effectively, and adopt them responsibly.

That is why Vibrant Publishers is extending its commitment to accessible learning through a growing body of AI-focused publications designed for students, professionals, managers, educators, and lifelong learners.

Supporting Karthik Chandrakant’s Bridging the AI Divide initiative is a natural extension of that commitment. The initiative and Vibrant Publishers’ publishing program share an important objective: helping ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence are not limited to those with advanced technical expertise or access to specialized ecosystems.

By making AI concepts easier to understand and apply, Vibrant Publishers aims to contribute to a future in which more professionals, educators, students, institutions, and communities can participate confidently in the AI-driven economy—and do so with greater awareness of responsible, ethical, and inclusive adoption.

For Vibrant Publishers, it is also an affirmation of the role that accessible publishing and structured learning can play in closing the AI knowledge gap.
As AI continues to evolve, Vibrant Publishers remains committed to doing what it has always sought to do: make important knowledge easier to access, understand, and put into practice.

About Vibrant Publishers
Vibrant Publishers is a Colorado-based book publishing house founded in 2001 that focuses on publishing high-quality books for entrepreneurs, IT professionals, management professionals, and graduate students. Vibrant Publishers has redefined the way in which rich content can be made available to today's fast-paced generation. This new generation's need-to-know-now attitude and a highly competitive business environment have triggered this series of books with ‘just the essential information’. Vibrant Publishers is committed to publishing books that are content-rich, concise, and approachable, enabling more people to read and benefit from them.

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