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Beginner’s Guides to AI
Plain-English AI guides for beginners: what AI is, what to try first, how to keep your information safe and how to pick a tool, step by step.
- 📚 12 guides
- 🧰 3 free tools
- ✓ Tested prompts
- ✓ Plain English
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Complete beginners
What to try first and what to avoid.
Careful users
How to keep your data safe.
Curious switchers
ChatGPT, Claude or both?
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Free tool · no sign-upAre you ready to use AI at work?Your starting point and a short first-week plan.Try it →Free tool · no sign-upChatGPT or Claude: which fits you?Six questions, one plain recommendation.Try it →Free tool · no sign-upAI hype or real?Eight claims about AI, each with a plain explanation.Try it →All free tools →
Guides to keep for Beginner’s Guides to AI
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The ChatGPT HandbookEverything ChatGPT does, and how to use it well$9Get it →
The Claude HandbookEverything Claude does, and how to use it well$9Get it →
The AI Tool FinderFind the right type of AI tool for any job$14.99Get it →
The Prompt Builder StudioBuild a strong prompt in 6 questions$14.99Get it →
The ChatGPT HandbookEverything ChatGPT does, and how to use it well$9Get it →The Claude HandbookEverything Claude does, and how to use it well$9Get it →The AI Tool FinderFind the right type of AI tool for any job$14.99Get it →The Prompt Builder StudioBuild a strong prompt in 6 questions$14.99Get it →Digital download · Free updates when the AI changes · All sales final · An independent, unofficial guide
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Why these AI guides for beginners are different
Most AI content assumes you already know the words. These guides do not. Instead, every guide starts from zero, uses plain language and shows a real prompt with the real answer it produced.
As a result, you can follow along on your own computer or phone and see what good looks like before you try it yourself.
A simple first week
On day one, open a free account and ask for help with one real email. Next, ask it to explain something you read recently in simple words. Then try a weekly meal plan or a trip plan. Finally, ask it to check its own answer and list what it is unsure about.
Not sure where you stand? The free AI readiness check gives you a starting point. For a full beginner course, see The Claude Handbook or The ChatGPT Handbook.
Common questions
Do I need to be technical?
No. These AI guides for beginners are written for people who are not technical. If you can write an email, you can use these tools.
What should I never paste into AI?
Passwords, card numbers, ID numbers and private details about other people. In short, if you would not post it publicly, do not paste it.
The complete kit
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