It certainly feels like AI is advancing at breakneck speed. Every week seems to bring new product launches, innovative features, and emerging ethical and privacy concerns. Keeping up can be overwhelming, and you might find yourself wishing for someone to step back and clarify the fundamentals. Introducing "Intro to AI, " MIT Technology Review’s inaugural newsletter that doubles as a mini-course. Over the span of six weeks, you’ll receive one email per week, with each edition focused on a different aspect of AI. You can sign up for free right here. If you’re already well-versed in AI, consider forwarding this to someone in your life who is eager to understand the technology but is just beginning their journey. Here’s what you can expect to learn: **Week 1: What is AI?** We’ll provide a concise overview of AI’s history while introducing key terms like large language models, machine learning, and generative AI. **Week 2: What you can do with AI** Discover practical applications of AI in your daily life. We’ll share recommendations and exercises to help you familiarize yourself with particular AI tools, along with insights into what AI can’t yet accomplish. **Week 3: How to talk about AI** Gaining confidence in discussing AI is essential, whether it’s with your boss, friends, or children.

We’ll guide you in framing these conversations while considering both the benefits and drawbacks of AI. **Week 4: AI traps to watch out for** This week will focus on the most prevalent issues associated with modern AI systems, empowering you to stay vigilant for your own sake and others'. **Week 5: Working with AI** What impact will AI have on our jobs?How will organizations adapt to the efficiencies AI introduces?Our journalists and editors will help demystify these topics and offer advice on navigating your career in the AI landscape. **Week 6: Does AI need tougher rules?** The potential for AI tools to cause harm if misused necessitates consideration of regulation. The final newsletter edition will delve into the global landscape of AI regulation, highlighting the EU’s AI Act and reviewing what has been done within the US. There is much to uncover about this transformative technology. Sign up for "Intro to AI, " and let’s embark together into the fascinating and complex world of AI.