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About the explainx AI newsletter
The explainx AI newsletter is a free daily AI brief that explains AI news in plain English. It is read by 3.6k+ people who want to know what changed in AI, why it matters and what to do about it, without reading technical write-ups. Every edition is published on this page with its sources, so you can check any claim.
What is in every edition
- A one-sentence takeaway you can share
- The big story: what changed, why it matters, and what you can do
- Short briefs on other AI news, each linked to its source
- One useful idea for everyday work, from our library
- What people are discussing in the explainx community
- Something from us: a live workshop, a video or a repo
- A reader poll, plus comments and emoji reactions with your explainx account
Topics we cover
AI agents, Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, MCP servers and tools, open-source AI models, AI for work and productivity, AI safety and policy, AI jobs and careers. Looking for more depth? Browse AI news today, our guides and live workshops.
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What is the explainx AI newsletter?
A free AI newsletter that explains the day's AI news in plain English. Every edition has a one-sentence takeaway, the big story, short briefs, one useful idea, a link to every source it relies on, and a reader poll. Each edition is also published here on explainx.ai so you can read it online, comment and share it.
How often are new editions published?
The daily AI brief covers the last 72 hours of AI news and is published as an edition on this page, newest first. Every edition is also sent by email to subscribers. You can follow new editions by RSS too.
Who is it for?
People who use AI at work and want to understand what changed without reading the technical details, and builders who want a quick, sourced summary. Terms are explained when they appear, and nothing assumes you can code.
Is the explainx newsletter free?
Yes. The newsletter is completely free. We cover costs through sponsorships and our products (live workshops, courses and certifications).
Where can I read past editions?
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Can I comment on an edition?
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