AI Fundamentals

These articles, videos, and research were created by relevant AI experts and will hopefully help get you up to speed if that is your goal.

AI Fundamentals

While I will be exploring the impact of AIs on job search, career communications tools, recruiting, and hiring in detail in my newsletter, I thought those of you who have limited experience with AI might find some basic resources helpful. These articles, videos, and research were created by relevant experts and will hopefully help get you up to speed if that is your goal.

For general and fairly basic information about generative AI, start with these resources which were collected by 1440.com and include both articles and short videos:

What Is Generative AI?

What Are Large Language Models?

How to AI — How to Live by Kunal Gupta
The pull to return to what is known can be strong.
How to Live by Kunal GuptaKunal Gupta

Generative AI: What Is It Good For?

😺 AI for TOTAL Beginners | The Neuron
PLUS: Meta SUED for AI defamation?!
The Neuronnoahedelman02

Behind the Curtain: Your AI Survival Kit

How to Make ChatGPT Teach You Any Skill

When you're ready to start using AI, take a look at Ethan Mollick's guide. He does a great job of spelling out some basic parameters to be aware of. His newsletter is excellent, too.

Using AI Right Now: A Quick Guide
Which AIs to use, and how to use them
One Useful ThingEthan Mollick

The Correct Way to Use ChatGPT in 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Writing Powerful AI Prompts
Master the art of prompt writing to get sharper, smarter, and more accurate AI responses
The VC CornerRuben Dominguez Ibar
How to Use Microsoft Copilot: A Detailed Guide for Enhanced Productivity - Auscomp.com | Marketplace for Microsoft 365
In today’s fast-paced digital world, using tools that make life easier and help us get things done is key for professionals everywhere. Microsoft Copilot is a handy AI assistant that’s part of the Microsoft 365 suite. It’s designed to boost productivity by lending a hand with a bunch of different tasks. This guide breaks down […]
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Using Copilot Across Microsoft 365 — A Beginner’s Guide - Auscomp.com | Marketplace for Microsoft 365
Master Microsoft 365 Copilot and transform your productivity. This comprehensive beginner’s guide covers what Copilot can do across all Microsoft 365 apps, how to access and use it effectively, and the best use cases for maximizing your workflow efficiency.
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Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing - Wikipedia
Wikipedia

101 Ways to Use AI in Your Daily Life

The starter’s guide to AI prompting
Download Glean’s “Prompting 101” eBook and master effective AI prompting techniques to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance workplace efficiency.

Curious about AI's market size and outlook? Take a peak:

Artificial Intelligence Market Size & Outlook, 2030
The global artificial intelligence market size was estimated at USD 279,220.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,811,747.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35.9% from 2025 to 2030.

And here's something to be aware of:

Meta Invents New Way to Humiliate Users With Feed of People’s Chats With AI
In an industry full of grifters and companies hell-bent on making the internet worse, it is hard to think of a worse actor than Meta, or a worse product that the AI Discover feed.
404 MediaJason Koebler

If you plan to use AI for writing anything others will see – resumes, cover letters, bios, presentations, reports, and so on – you need to know how AI writing reveals itself to be written by AI so you can edit accordingly. The best and longest list of "AI content reveals" I've seen so far comes from Wikipedia.

Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing - Wikipedia
Wikipedia

AI Newsletters I Recommend

These aren't focused on AI in the job search, yet they're such solid newsletters I thought I should mention them. They're not really suited for those brand new to AI (may be a bit too overwhelming) and some are better suited to those in uber technical roles, but check them out, do.

  • I mentioned Ethan Mollick above and recommended his Substack, One Useful Thing, as a great way to stay on top of key AI developments.
  • There are two AI newsletters I peruse faithfully and the first is The Neuron Daily with its excellent overview of "today in AI" news. And they throw in some great prompts now and then.
  • The other AI newsletter I read regularly is The Rundown AI. Slightly different though similar to The Neuron. Between the two you can easily stay on top of major AI news if you want to.

Others to check out: