Getting started with AI: your first conversation
What AI chat tools are, free ones to try, a first chat, and what not to share.
🤖 AI hub
AI, in plain English
Everything you need to get comfortable with ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and friends: what they are, how to set them up safely, and games to practice with.
New AI safety and everyday questions: privacy, voice-clone scams, fake photos, homework and more.
👋 New to AI? Start here
Understanding prompts: how to ask AI for what you want
The four parts of a good prompt, before-and-after examples, and follow-ups.
🎮 AI games
Learn AI by playing: three short, free games. Nothing you type leaves your device.
AI or Not?
Four quick rounds: spot AI in everyday life, catch AI mistakes, pick the better prompt, and decide what's safe to share.
Prompt Builder
8 everyday jobs: tap together the who, what, details and format, then see a vague prompt's answer next to yours.
Agent or Chatbot? AI Lingo Quiz
Quick-fire questions on chatbots vs. agents, LLMs, tokens, models and hallucinations.
📚 AI explainers: start here
See all explainers →What is AI, and how do I actually use it?
What tools like ChatGPT and Copilot really do, what they're good at, and where they trip up.
AI models compared: ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and friends
App vs. model, who makes what, free vs. paid, and how to pick one without overthinking it.
What are LLMs and AI agents?
The engine inside chatbots, why it sounds sure even when it's wrong, and what changes when AI starts doing tasks for you.
🛡️ AI safety and everyday questions New
Privacy, scams, fake photos, homework, jobs and Google’s AI answers, in plain English. Checked as of October 2026.
Is AI safe? What happens to what you type
Where your chats go, what to keep out of them, and the two settings worth changing.
AI voice-clone scams: when a loved one’s voice isn’t really them
How scammers copy a voice from a short clip, the warning signs, and the family code word that stops them.
How to spot AI-made photos and videos
The clues worth checking, why they’re getting harder to see, and the habits that work better than squinting.
AI, kids and homework: a plain-English guide for parents
How teens use chatbots, where it helps learning and where it hurts, and house rules that work.
Why AI makes things up (and how to catch it)
What “hallucinations” are, why confident answers can be wrong, and a 30-second checking habit.
Will AI take my job? A calm, plain-English look
What AI is good and bad at at work, what workers say, and practical ways to stay ahead.
Google’s AI answers (AI Overviews), explained
What that AI summary at the top of Google is, when to trust it, and how to get plain links.
🛠️ AI how-to guides
See all how-to guides →How to set up the ChatGPT app on iPhone or iPad
Find the real app, install it, sign in and ask your first question.
How to set up the ChatGPT app on Android
Install the official app from Google Play and get chatting.
How to use ChatGPT on a Windows PC or Mac
Use it in your web browser (nothing to install) or get the official desktop app.
How to ask ChatGPT your first questions
A simple recipe for clear questions, plus what to do when the answer misses.
How to talk to ChatGPT with voice chat
Have a spoken back-and-forth conversation, hands-free.
How to stop ChatGPT using your chats for training
Turn off “Improve the model for everyone,” use Temporary Chat, and delete what you don't need.
How to get Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini on your phone
Two popular ChatGPT alternatives, and where to get the real ones.
How to get started with Grok Bot
Sign in, name your first bot, give it a task and keep it safe.
How to use AI to write an email or letter
Get a clear first draft, then make it sound like you.
How to use AI to plan a trip or a week of meals
Turn your dates, budget and tastes into a plan you can check.
How to use AI to explain a document or bill, safely
Remove private details first, then ask it to explain in plain English.
How to lock a private chat in ChatGPT with a PIN
Hide a sensitive chat from your history behind a 4-digit PIN, and open it again only when you need it.
Five golden rules for using AI
- Be specific. Say what you want, who it's for and how it should look.
- Double-check what matters. AI can sound sure and still be wrong.
- Keep private stuff private. No passwords, ID numbers, card numbers or medical records.
- Use official apps. Get them from the real app store listing or the company's own site.
- Stay in charge of agents. Give them the least access they need and review before they send or buy.
New words? See the AI section of the glossary.