Guides

17 short guides to using AI in plain language: how to start, getting better answers, staying safe, and what to trust. Each ends with a step to try.

AI basics

• How to Start Using AI: A Calm, Practical First Step
• Can I Use AI if I Am Not Technical? Yes. Start Here

ChatGPT basics

• How to Use ChatGPT for Beginners
• What Should I Ask ChatGPT? Start With These Useful Tasks

Better answers

• How to Get Better Answers From ChatGPT

AI for work

• How to Use AI to Write an Email Without Losing Your Voice
• How to Use AI to Plan a Realistic Week
• How to Summarize Notes With ChatGPT

Creating with AI

• How to Brainstorm With AI and Get Less Generic Ideas

Writing with AI

• How to Improve Something AI Wrote
• How to Use ChatGPT Without Sounding Robotic

Planning with AI

• How to Turn a Rough Idea Into a Plan With AI

AI safety

• Is It Safe to Put Work Information Into ChatGPT?
• What Should You Never Share With AI?

AI trust

• Why Does ChatGPT Make Things Up?
• Can You Trust ChatGPT? Use the Right Kind of Trust
• How Do You Fact-Check an AI Response?