About

Why this field guide exists

Artificial intelligence shouldn't need a dictionary to understand. Learn AI Plainly explains how AI works, what it can and can't do, and how to use it, in simple, everyday language. No hype, no jargon, no pretending to have all the answers. Just honest, friendly guides for curious beginners who want to understand AI at their own pace.

Last updated: October 2026

Written & Reviewed By

Manish Kulkarni

I have worked in the IT field since 2000, and I am a data recovery specialist with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. You can reach me at manish@alphacomputer.co.in.

I built Learn AI Plainly because most AI explanations I found were either written for specialists or wrapped in marketing language. I am not an AI researcher, and I do not present myself as one. My role here is to learn a topic carefully, check the important facts against reliable sources, test practical steps where I can, and then explain what I understood in ordinary language.

AI tools can help with drafting, organizing notes, or checking whether an explanation is clear. They do not decide what gets published. I review the finished page, remove claims I cannot support, and correct pages when better information becomes available.

How a page is made

I start with the question a beginner is actually trying to answer. For factual pages, I prefer first-party documentation, official announcements, laws or regulator material, and then use reputable reporting for context. For tool guides, I separate what I have checked from what a provider claims.

Before publishing, I read the page as a beginner: jargon gets defined, uncertain information gets labelled, and examples are described as illustrative unless they refer to a verifiable real case.

What this site will not pretend

  • That an AI-generated answer is a source
  • That an illustrative example is a real customer story
  • That one AI tool is best for everybody
  • That predictions and rumours are confirmed facts
  • That a page is finished forever — fast-moving topics need review
Editorial standards

How I handle sources, updates and corrections

Sources

Start as close to the original as possible

For releases and product capabilities, that usually means the developer's own documentation or announcement. For regulation, it means official government or regulator material. Secondary reporting is useful for context, but it should not replace the underlying source when one is available.

Updates

Dates should mean something

A “last updated” date is changed when the substance of a page is reviewed or revised, not simply because an automated feed refreshed.

Corrections

Useful feedback is welcome

If you find a factual error, an unclear explanation, or a source that no longer supports a claim, please send it through the contact page. I would rather correct a page than defend an outdated sentence.

FAQ

Common questions

Is Learn AI Plainly free?

Yes — every lesson and tool write-up is free to read, with no account required.

Who is this for?

Anyone starting from zero — students, career-changers, or anyone who's used ChatGPT but wants to actually understand what's happening underneath it.

Will more lessons be added?

Yes — the learning trail is being extended regularly, moving from foundations into more applied, hands-on lessons.