Ready to dip your toes into AI without getting overwhelmed? You don’t need to be technical—or spend a dime—to start exploring. Below are five beginner-friendly tools that pair nicely with the courses inside the AI Beginner Academy — especially the AI Made Simple course and the AI for Business course — if you want a step-by-step path.
Here are 5 free and easy AI tools you can try right now to help with everyday tasks, boost creativity, and learn by doing:
1. ChatGPT (Free Version)
What it is: A powerful AI chatbot. You type questions or instructions (“prompts”), it replies with human-like text.
Why try it:
- Draft emails or social posts.
- Brainstorm ideas (recipes, party themes, gift ideas).
- Explain complex topics simply.
- Summarize long articles.
- Practice writing prompts and see how AI responds.
2. Microsoft Copilot (Bing / Edge / App)
What it is: Microsoft’s AI assistant, built into Bing, Edge, and a standalone app—great for up-to-date answers.
Why try it:
- Answers using current web info.
- Summarizes pages you’re viewing (in Edge).
- Includes free image generation (see #4).
- Choose styles: Creative, Balanced, or Precise.
3. Canva Magic Write (Free Tier)
What it is: An AI writing helper inside Canva’s easy design suite.
Why try it:
- Generate captions, headlines, and draft text for designs.
- Expand bullet points or rephrase text.
- Great if you already use Canva; free tier has limits but plenty to explore.
4. Bing Image Creator (Free)
What it is: A simple way to create images from text prompts.
Why try it:
- Describe what you want to see (e.g., “a cat in sunglasses riding a bicycle on the moon”).
- Get multiple variations instantly.
- Perfect for visualizing ideas or fun social graphics.
5. Grammarly (Free Version)
What it is: An AI-powered writing assistant for grammar, clarity, and tone.
Why try it:
- Catches typos and grammar mistakes.
- Suggests clearer phrasing.
- Works across many sites and apps.
Conclusion
These five tools are a great warm-up before diving deeper with the courses inside the AI Beginner Academy. Don’t be afraid to experiment—try different prompts and see what happens. The best way to learn is by doing!
Next Steps: Learn Inside the AI Beginner Academy
If these tools sparked your curiosity, the next step is to learn how to use AI more confidently and intentionally. Inside the AI Beginner Academy, ' 'you'll find beginner-friendly courses with clear explanations, real-world demos, and included toolkits to help you practice.
The AI Made Simple course is perfect for absolute beginners, while the ' 'AI for Business course shows you how to use AI in everyday workflows and simple automations.
Have you tried any of these? What other easy AI tools would you recommend for beginners? Tell us via the contact form (comments coming soon).