AI, LLMs, ChatGPT, Claude, and Agents: A Practical Primer
A plain-English explanation of AI, large language models, ChatGPT, Claude, and agents: what they are, what they are good at, where they fail, and how to use them safely.
AI & Agents
Plain-English guides for understanding AI, large language models, and agentic systems.
Primers
- AI, LLMs, ChatGPT, Claude, and Agents: A Practical Primer
- How to Prompt Without Feeling Weird
- AI Safety for Normal People
- Local AI vs Cloud AI
- What AI Agents Actually Are
How to Prompt Without Feeling Weird
A practical guide to talking to AI assistants clearly without memorizing magic prompt formulas or feeling awkward about it.
AI Safety for Normal People
A practical, non-paranoid guide to using AI assistants safely: privacy, hallucinations, scams, kids, work data, and agent permissions.
Local AI vs Cloud AI
A practical guide to choosing between cloud AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude and local AI tools that run on your own hardware.
What AI Agents Actually Are
A practical explanation of AI agents: how they differ from chatbots, what tools and permissions mean, and how to use them safely.