For complete beginners
AI made simple.
No jargon, no hype. Simple guides to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and the other AI tools everyone is talking about, and how to use them safely.
Three golden rules
- Double-check important facts.
AI can sound sure and still be wrong. - Never share passwords or bank details.
Treat an AI chat like a public place. - Be wary of urgent calls and shocking videos.
AI can fake voices and faces.
Try your first AI assistant
All four have a free version. Pick one and follow our step-by-step guide.
Most popular
ChatGPT
The chatbot that started it all. Great all-rounder for writing and questions.
Google users
Gemini
Built into Android, Gmail and Maps. The easiest start if you live in Google.
Best for writing
Claude
Natural writing and long documents. Upload a contract and ask questions.
Windows users
Copilot
Already on your PC and inside Word and Outlook. Summaries in one click.
What do you want to do with AI?
Pick a goal and see which tools help.
Ask & write
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Meta AI
Create images
Canva, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly
Voice, music & video
ElevenLabs, Suno, Runway
Save time
Grammarly, DeepL, Google Lens, Otter.ai, NotebookLM, Notion AI
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