What can AI do for you? Well...
Everyday AI for Everyday People
Simple, honest tips for busy grown-ups. Write emails faster, plan your week, make something you're proud of, and maybe build a little something on the side. One small, plain-English step at a time.
No tech background needed
What you'll learn
If you can send an email, you can do this. We start where you are.
Write it faster
Emails, letters, cards and replies with ChatGPT and Claude, still in your own voice.
Plan the week
Meal plans, to-do lists and family schedules, sorted in minutes.
Make something
Short videos, posts and printables with friendly AI helpers.
Stay safe
What never to share with AI, and how to double-check what it tells you.
Try it in 30 seconds
Copy a tip. Paste it into ChatGPT or Claude. Done.
Pick a job below, copy the words, and paste them into any free AI chat. Swap the bits in [brackets] for your own details.
Friendly faces, honest about it
Meet your hosts
AI HOSTEveryday AI
Kris
“Here's the simple version. Let's save you an hour this week.”
AI HOSTTools and side projects
Dan
“Let's keep this simple. Here's what actually works, and what nobody tells you.”
A note on honesty
Kris and Dan are AI hosts, not real people, and they never share personal results or income stories. The real person behind The AI Side Desk is Julie, a teacher learning AI after 50 and sharing only what she has tested.
Hand-picked, clearly labelled
Our picks
Only things we use or have looked at closely. Affiliate links cost you nothing extra.
Metricool
How we plan and schedule a whole week of posts in one sitting.
- One calendar for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
- See which posts people actually like
- Free plan to start
The AI Arbitrage Blueprint
A free masterclass by Richard Yu on using AI tools to build an online business.
- Watch for free, no purchase needed
- Good if you're curious about a side project
- Take notes and decide at your own pace
Run by another company. If you later buy the paid program through our link, we may earn a commission. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
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Your free AI starter guide
Comment LEARN on any of our Instagram posts and we'll send you the free guide: 5 free AI tools and exactly what to type into each one.
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