On June 21, 2025, the book launch event for ‘General Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence’ was held at the National Convention Center in Beijing, China. The book ‘General Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence’ is co-authored by three experts, Zhong Yixin, Han Liqun, and Zhu Ling. It primarily draws upon the universal laws and foundational concepts of scientific and technological development to examine the evolution of artificial intelligence, clarify the theory of the paradigm shift in artificial intelligence, uncover the mysteries of the intelligent generation mechanism, pave the way for research into general artificial intelligence theory, and introduce the important applications and governance principles of artificial intelligence, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of innovations in artificial intelligence research. The book primarily targets university professors, doctoral and master’s students, postdoctoral researchers, researchers from academic institutions, innovation researchers at enterprises, and other innovative researchers across various fields and institutions. It can serve as a reference book for undergraduates studying ‘General Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence’ and also as a reading material for a wide audience of artificial intelligence enthusiasts.