Guides: learn about AI
Explainers, courses and pages for schools and universities, in one place. Each keeps its own page; this is the way in.
Our guides are research-based, not hands-on tests. Where they mention tools, prices and plans are as vendors list them, so confirm on the vendor site.
Understand AI
Plain-language explainers and dated snapshots of where things stand.
AI glossary
Plain-language definitions of AI terms, from tokens and models to agents, MCP and GPUs, with a quiz.
AI agents explained
What an agent is versus an assistant, how tools, MCP and skills work, and the agent tools in our directory.
AI agents: state and outlook
A dated snapshot of what agents can do today, what is still shaky and what was reported lately.
Superintelligence
Who is using the word, what they mean, and what forecasts, polls and critics say, with dated sources.
Run AI on your own computer
What hardware local AI needs and the apps that run models locally, with what to check first.
Learn
Courses and guides from vendors and universities.
Schools and universities
For students, teachers and people planning AI at a school.
AI in higher education
How universities are adopting AI: campus deals, student and staff surveys, assessment changes and new programs, with sources.
AI in K-12 schools
How states and districts are handling AI: state guidance, teacher and student use, vendor rules for children and open questions, with sources.
Student offers
Free plans and discounts for students, as vendors list them.
Teachers
Lesson slides, feedback, sources, study aids, video and translation.
Workplace learning
For L&D teams and people choosing training tools.
Work and careers
For people job hunting, changing roles or watching the job market.
Looking for a tool instead? Try AI tools by goal, free AI tools or AI tools by price, or browse the directory.
