Understanding the Latest in Generative AI and AI Agents
This publication is designed to help readers quickly grasp the latest developments in AI for 2026. It encompasses all major AI services, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, as well as emerging platforms like NotebookLM, Manus, Canva, and Genspark.
Deep Dive into Major AI Platforms
The book provides a foundational understanding of the three major AI platforms: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. It offers a quick guide to their advanced latest version features and usage, with a particular focus on how to leverage new functionalities such as multimodal capabilities and deeper inference for practical applications. The content provides an unbiased evaluation to promote efficient mastery.
Furthermore, the book explores the latest features of these three major AIs, including Custom GPTs, Agent Mode, MyGem, and Office Agent. It explains the currently available agent functionalities, their capabilities and limitations, and practical usage tips in an accessible manner for beginners.
Multimodal Applications and Integrations
The handbook also covers multimodal usage, such as integrating AI with Google applications (email, maps, schedule management) and Microsoft 365 applications, as well as leveraging smartphones for real-time AI conversations and information retrieval. The popular NotebookLM is also thoroughly explained.
The Forefront of the AI Industry in 2026
Timely topics and technical articles, such as the latest AI industry map for 2026 and the movements of AI agents, are also addressed. Readers can acquire essential knowledge for understanding the future of AI in an engaging format.
Featuring 33 “Usable AIs”
The book introduces a total of 33 “usable AIs,” including Genspark, Claude, Manus, Dify, Canva, Sora, and Grok. These tools are presented for application across various domains, from business and hobbies to side jobs and personal life, encouraging readers to explore and expand their possibilities with the latest AI.
The aim of this mook magazine is to provide a generative AI guide that is understandable to everyone, without being swayed by fleeting trends. It encourages readers to acquire foundational to practical, all-round knowledge of AI, avoiding misconceptions such as “AI can do anything,” and to prepare for the next “AI frontier.”
Mook Magazine Overview
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Title: Generative AI & AI Agent 2026 Practical Handbook
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Publisher: Taiyo Tosho
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Release Date: March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
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Price: 1,180 JPY (tax included)
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Format: A4 (210×297mm)
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Pages: Total 96 pages / All color
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