I’ve been waiting to share this milestone publicly —
Our book, The AI Universe: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption, just hit the Amazon bestseller charts in several countries!
And yes, it still feels wild to be saying that.
Co-authoring alongside global AI experts was both humbling and electrifying — a chance to put into words what’s been driving me (and illumi) all along: how humans and AI can truly co-create the future.
🌌 The AI Universe — and Why This Moment Matters
As founders, builders, and creators, we often chase speed — faster output, faster growth, faster everything. But in that race, we sometimes forget what makes progress sustainable: the human context behind the work.
When I wrote my chapter, I wanted to challenge the idea that AI will simply replace or “optimize” us.
Instead, I believe the next frontier of innovation lies in how we think with AI, not just through it — how we use technology to amplify empathy, creativity, and shared understanding.
That belief is the same reason we built illumi: to help teams and AI co-create in a way that preserves meaning and awareness, not just output.
A Personal Milestone, A Shared Vision
This book launch feels like more than a personal win — it’s a signal that the world is ready to have deeper conversations about what responsible, human-centered AI really means.
And to celebrate this moment, our team at illumi is sharing a special thank-you:
💡 Launch-Week Gift
If you download the Kindle edition (just $0.99 during launch week!) and leave a review, we’ll gift you 3 months of illumi Pro once our subscription plans go live.
Just send us a screenshot of your Amazon review — it’s that simple.
👉 Get the book here & 👉 Try illumi today
Looking Ahead
When I first started writing this piece, I thought I was writing about AI.
But the more I reflected, the clearer it became: this is really a story about us — the builders, dreamers, and connectors who are shaping how humanity moves forward.
So here’s to thriving in this new universe — together. 🌍✨
— LingYi Chang
Co-founder, illumi
