If you've never used AI before — or tried it once and it didn't quite click — this page is your starting point. We'll show you exactly what to read first, what to try, and how to figure out what AI can actually do for you.
You don't need to read everything. Follow these three steps and you'll go from zero to actually using AI in under an hour.
Before you try anything, spend 8 minutes understanding what these tools actually are, what they're good at, and — just as importantly — what they get wrong. This one article eliminates 90% of the confusion people run into.
Read: What Is ChatGPT, Really?The fastest way to understand AI is to use it. ChatGPT is free, takes two minutes to set up, and you don't need to give a credit card. Our tool guide tells you exactly what to try first so you don't waste time staring at a blank prompt box.
AI isn't useful in the abstract — it's useful for specific things that matter to your life. Saving money, writing better, getting through work faster, planning meals. Scroll down to find your situation and get a direct recommendation for where to go next.
Find your use case belowIf you do nothing else, read these. Each one builds on the last and leaves you with something you can use immediately.
Everything else makes more sense once you understand what AI actually is under the hood. This article gives you the mental model in 8 minutes — no jargon, no assumptions about what you already know.
Read the article · 8 minMost people try AI, get a mediocre answer, and assume it's not for them. The real issue is the prompt. This article gives you a simple 3-part formula that dramatically improves your results — immediately.
Read the article · 7 minAfter the first two articles you'll understand AI and know how to prompt it. This one wraps it all together — your first three things to actually try, and why you're already ahead of most people just by being curious.
Read the article · 10 minSkip straight to the content that's most relevant to your situation.
AI is one of the most underused money tools out there. It can help you negotiate bills, plan meals from what's already in your fridge, write complaint letters that actually get refunds, and research purchases before you make them.
Start with: 5 Ways AI Will Save You MoneyThe most immediate ROI from AI is at work — drafting emails, summarizing long documents, preparing for meetings, and handling the repetitive writing tasks that eat up your day. You don't need to be in tech to benefit.
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Start with: What AI Can Do For You at HomeHealthy skepticism is the right instinct. Before you put any personal information into an AI tool, you should understand what it does with your data, what it can't be trusted with, and what the real limitations are.
Start with: Is AI Safe to Use?