Feeling like everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI) but you don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone. A new, easy plan shows you how to use AI for the first time, and it only takes about an hour.
The goal is to learn by trying things out. You don’t need to be a tech expert. Just follow these simple steps to see what AI can do for you.
First, get a basic idea of what AI is. Ask a chatbot a simple question like, “Explain AI to me like I’m 10 years old.” This will give you a simple, clear answer without any confusing jargon.
Next, use it for small, real-life tasks. Ask it to help you write a professional-sounding email or give you a quick summary of a long article. You can also have fun with it! Tell an AI image tool to create a picture for you, like “a friendly robot in a garden, watercolor style.” You can even use AI to check your writing for mistakes or turn a paragraph of text into spoken audio.
The most important thing is to start small. Try one or two of these ideas for 15 minutes each. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you get the hang of it.
Starter Tools You Can Try
Here are a few popular and easy-to-use tools to get you started:
- ChatGPT or Google Gemini: Perfect for asking questions, brainstorming ideas, and getting help with writing.
- DALL·E or Midjourney: These tools create images from text descriptions you give them.
- ElevenLabs: Turns your written text into a realistic-sounding audio file.
- Grammarly or Notion AI: Helps you fix grammar mistakes and improve your writing style.
- Zapier: For more advanced users, this tool connects AI to your other apps (like Gmail) to automate small tasks.
A Quick Safety Note
Just remember two important rules. First, always double-check any facts the AI gives you, because it can make mistakes. Second, never paste private or personal information into a chatbot. Think of AI as a helpful assistant, not a perfect expert.
