What Is AI, Really?
Think of AI as a very smart assistant that lives on your computer or phone. You type or talk to it, and it responds — answering questions, helping you write, brainstorming ideas, or solving problems.
You don't need to understand how it works to use it. Just like you don't need to know how a car engine works to drive.
AI Assistants You Can Talk To
These are websites where you can chat with AI. Ask it anything — help with an email, explain something confusing, or just have a conversation. All of them are free to try.
ChatGPT
Made by OpenAI
The most popular AI assistant. Great for answering questions, writing help, and everyday tasks. Millions of people use it daily.
Try it freeClaude
Made by Anthropic
Known for thoughtful, helpful responses. Especially good at writing and working through complex topics with you.
Try it freeGemini
Made by Google
Google's AI assistant. Works well with Google products you might already use. Good for research and finding information.
Try it freeOthers You Might See
Microsoft Copilot comes built into Windows. Meta (Facebook) makes one called Meta AI. There are many others, but the three above are the most popular and easiest places to start.
AI That Helps You Code
If you write code (or want to learn), these AI tools can write programs, fix bugs, and explain how code works. They're like having a programming partner.
Claude Code
Made by Anthropic
An AI that works right in your computer's terminal. It can write code, edit files, and run programs for you.
Learn moreGitHub Copilot
Made by GitHub + OpenAI
Suggests code as you type in your editor. Like autocomplete, but for entire functions and programs.
Learn moreGoogle Code Assist
Made by Google
Google's coding helper. Works in popular code editors to suggest and explain code as you work.
Learn moreNot a Programmer?
That's completely fine! You can skip this section. The AI assistants above (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) can still help you with any task — no coding required.
Hugging Face — A Place to Explore
Hugging Face is a website where people share AI tools for free. You can try different AI creations made by people around the world — image generators, chatbots, and more.
Try AI Apps
Called "Spaces"
Hundreds of free AI tools to try right in your browser. Create images, edit photos, generate music, and more — all made by the community.
ExploreBrowse AI Tools
For the Curious
See what kinds of AI exist. You don't need to understand how they work — just browsing can give you ideas for what's possible.
BrowseJoin the Community
Learn Together
People share what they're building and learning. A friendly place to see what others are doing with AI.
VisitJust Pick One and Try It
The best way to learn is to start. Open ChatGPT or Claude, ask it something, and see what happens. You can't break anything. Just have a conversation.