AI in practice / October–November 2026

Understand AI. Practice a little every day.

A friendly learning series on AI fundamentals, RAG and MCP, better questions, daily practice, idea validation, and useful skills.

Choose one guide, try the exercise, and keep a short note about what worked. Each article includes a practical example, a prompt to adapt, and checks that help you decide whether the result is useful.

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AI Foundations

How AI, Machine Learning and Language Models Work: A Friendly Starting Point

Understand the difference between AI, machine learning and language models, then try a simple exercise that shows why context and checking matter.

October 16, 2026 · 5 min read

Coming next

New guides release at 09:00 UTC on the dates below.

October 19, 2026 — RAG, MCP, Agents and Embeddings: The AI Terms That Help You Make Better Choices
October 22, 2026 — Learn Something Useful With AI Every Day: A Small Routine That Builds Real Skill
October 26, 2026 — Make AI Your Sounding Board, Not Your Cheerleader
October 29, 2026 — From AI-Assisted Idea to a Prototype You Can Actually Test
November 2, 2026 — Build Real AI Skill: A Four-Week Practice Plan for Better Work

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