Knowledge base

AI explained, without the jargon

Clear explanations of the terms you keep running into in AI news — written for everyone, not just tech people.

Research

What is artificial intelligence?

You hear about artificial intelligence (AI) everywhere, but what does it actually mean? A jargon-free explanation.

4 min read
Models

What is a language model (LLM)?

ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are all "large language models." What does that actually mean?

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Tools

What is ChatGPT (and how does it differ from Claude and Gemini)?

ChatGPT was many people's first encounter with AI. What exactly is it, and how does it differ from its competitors?

3 min read
Agents

What is an AI agent?

You increasingly hear about "AI agents" that carry out tasks for you. How do they differ from a regular chatbot?

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Ethics

How to recognize AI hallucinations

AI systems often sound confident in their answers, even when the answer is made up. Here's how to spot and avoid that.

3 min read
Research

What is an AI benchmark?

News stories often say a new AI model "sets record scores" on benchmarks. What does that actually mean?

3 min read