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Plain-English explainers from what AI is to how models are trained, evaluated and governed, organized into learning paths.
About us · A 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit
Free AI education, run as a public charity.
AI Understanding is an independent U.S. nonprofit. We publish plain-English guides, courses, a free certificate, daily news explainers and independent tool research so that anyone can understand AI and use it safely, at no cost and without a paywall.
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- EIN 41-3273048
- Founded 2026, United States
- Free for every learner
What we do
Four programs, one library.
Everything we publish is free to read, free to share and written for people without a technical background. The library is available in 40 languages.
Courses and a free certificate
Structured courses with quizzes and a free AI literacy certificate anyone can earn and verify online.
AI news, explained
Daily briefs that say what happened, why it matters and what to watch, linked to the guides that explain the concepts.
Independent tool research
Reviews and comparisons that explain who a tool is for, what it costs and where it fails. Vendors cannot pay for placement.
Who we are
Leadership and governance.
AI Understanding is presented through its desks and roles rather than personalities. Every page says who is accountable for it, and every claim links to its source.
Founder & CEO
Founded the organization, sets its program and research agenda, and is accountable to the board for its finances and public commitments.
Board of directors
A volunteer board governs AI Understanding: it approves the budget, reviews the programs and oversees the conflict-of-interest and editorial policies required of a public charity.
Editorial, research and tools desks
Three desks publish under organizational bylines with published standards, named sources and a public corrections process.
Our desks
- AI Understanding Editorial · Guides, courses and news
- Research Desk · Statistics, datasets and methodology
- Tools Desk · Independent AI tool reviews
Nonprofit status
Registered, tax-exempt and accountable.
AI Understanding is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity under EIN 41-3273048. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our determination letter and annual filings are available on request, and we answer every records request from donors, grantmakers and journalists.
Contact
Reach the right desk.
General questions: [email protected] · Partnerships and press: [email protected] · Research: [email protected] · Corrections: [email protected]