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FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Generative AI

An Amazon company-news post in which CEO Andy Jassy outlines how Amazon is using generative AI across its businesses and what he expects it to mean for the company's workforce. Published by Amazon about its own plans.

#ai#generative-ai#amazon#future-of-work#big-tech#leadership
aboutamazon.comAdded Sep 27, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Career & Professional Optimization

The impacts of generative AI on labor market trends

Dewey Data review of mixed research on AI and jobs; job-posting data suggests firms are changing what they hire for more than how much.

Why I recommend it: Written by a data vendor that sells datasets used in this research. Check the original studies.

#generative-ai#job markets#labor-market#research
deweydata.ioAdded Sep 24, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

Vibe Coding Has Become Doomcoding

Joe Procopio argues that "vibe coding"—letting AI write code without real understanding—is sliding into production disasters worth naming differently.

Why I recommend it: Inc. may show ads or meter premium articles; the link was accessible when it was added.

#vibe-coding#ai-coding#software-engineering#critique#generative-ai
inc.comAdded Sep 19, 20260 opens
FreeWebsite
Technology & Ethics

Harmonic Security Resources

Research, guides, reports, and customer stories on AI governance, agents, data protection, and generative AI security.

From the site: Explore Harmonic Security AI resources: research, guides, reports, blogs, and customer stories on AI governance, agents, data protection, and GenAI security.

Why I recommend it: Free resource library from Harmonic Security; the company also sells enterprise AI security products.

#ai ethics#ai-security#data-protection#generative-ai#governance#regulation#research
harmonic.securityAdded Sep 19, 20260 opens
FreeCommunity
Community & Government Resources

AI Created This (Skool community)

Community focused on building and sharing AI-generated content and creator workflows.

Why I recommend it: Check whether membership is free before joining.

#ai#ai-tool#ai-tools#automation#community#community-resources#content-creation#creator-economy#free#generative-ai#networking
skool.comAdded Sep 12, 20260 opens
FreeWebsite
AI & Assistive Tools

TensorFlow Tutorials

Official TensorFlow tutorials covering machine-learning fundamentals, computer vision, NLP, and generative AI workflows.

Why I recommend it: A reliable, free path into applied AI if you are ready to move past the headline demos and start building.

#ai#ai-tools#automation#deep-learning#free#generative-ai#machine-learning#python#resources#tensorflow#tutorials#website
tensorflow.orgAdded Sep 10, 20260 opens
FreeAI Tool
Technology & Ethics

LinkedIn CringeBot 3000

Transform any topic into peak LinkedIn thought leadership guaranteed to make your followers shudder.

Why I recommend it: I include CringeBot 3000 as a gentle warning: generative AI can make your LinkedIn presence sound impressive and hollow at the same time. Use it to see what over-polished "thought leadership" looks like, then write something that actually sounds like you.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-tool#authenticity#content-creation#creator-economy#free#generative-ai#humor#linkedin#personal-branding#satire#social-media#tech-ethics#technology#thought-leadership#tool
cringebot3000.comAdded Sep 9, 20260 opens
FreeBlogBlog
Technology & Ethics

How I Work With AI — Bian Jiang

A practical blog series from Bian Jiang documenting real workflows for integrating generative AI into daily work, from writing to research to automation.

Why I recommend it: I keep pointing clients to concrete "here is how I actually use it" examples rather than hype. This series is calm, tactical, and honest about what works.

#ai#ai ethics#articles#automation#blog#free#generative-ai#personal-knowledge-management#productivity#research#tech-careers#tech-ethics#technology#workflows
bian-jiang.comAdded Sep 9, 20260 opens
FreeBlogBlog
Technology & Ethics

AI Skill Drop

A guided system where AI builders share insights, contribute projects, evaluate real-world impact, and amplify practical skills alongside an AI mentor.

Why I recommend it: I like the emphasis on building and evaluating impact rather than just consuming AI news. Useful if you want to move from "AI curious" to "AI capable."

#ai#ai ethics#ai-skill-drop#articles#blog#builder#career-growth#community#free#generative-ai#insights#learning#mentorship#skills#tech-ethics#technology
aiskilldrop.comAdded Sep 9, 20260 opens
FreeReport
Technology & Ethics

State of AI Interview Cheating in 2026 — Fabric HQ

Research report analyzing 19,368 interviews to understand how generative AI is changing technical recruiting, integrity screening, and candidate evaluation norms.

Why I recommend it: This one matters for anyone hiring or being hired in tech right now. It surfaces the real tension between assistive AI tools and interview fairness.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-ethics#ethics#free#generative-ai#hiring#hr-tech#integrity#interviews#job markets#recruitment#research#tech-ethics#technical-screening#technology
fabrichq.aiAdded Sep 9, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

Surviving Code Reviews in the Era of AI

Lobsters community discussion among working engineers on keeping code review standards and human judgment intact as AI-generated code volume grows.

Why I recommend it: Read the comments as much as the post. This is what hiring managers on engineering teams are actually worried about right now.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-coding#article#code-review#discussion#engineering-culture#free#generative-ai#reading#software-engineering#tech-ethics#technology
lobste.rsAdded Sep 5, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

Watching the Generative AI Hype Bubble Deflate

Harvard Ash Center essay arguing that generative AI adoption has been driven more by vendor hype and institutional pressure than measured results, with a look at what happens as expectations reset.

Why I recommend it: Useful counterweight when your employer says AI will replace your role next quarter. Ask what evidence they are working from.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-ethics#analysis#article#free#future-of-work#generative-ai#hype#policy#reading#regulation#tech-ethics#technology
ash.harvard.eduAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
FreeTraining Program
AI & Assistive Tools

Introduction to Generative AI (Google)

Free short course covering the foundations of large language models, generative AI concepts, and responsible AI principles. No coding experience required.

Why I recommend it: Start here if AI still feels like a black box. About an hour, and it gives you the vocabulary to follow every other course on this list.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-tools#beginner#course#free#free-course#generative-ai#google#learning#no-code#program#responsible-ai#software-engineering#training
cloudskillsboost.googleAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens
FreeTraining Program
AI & Assistive Tools

Generative AI for Beginners (Microsoft)

21 structured lessons on prompt engineering and building generative AI applications, with practical exercises in Python and TypeScript.

Why I recommend it: The best free course for actually building something. Work one lesson at a time and keep the code you write — that is your proof of skill.

#ai#ai-tools#course#free#free-course#generative-ai#learning#microsoft#program#prompt-engineering#python#training#typescript
github.comAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens
FreeTraining Program
AI & Assistive Tools

Google: Introduction to Generative AI

Short beginner course on what generative AI is, how it differs from other machine learning, and where it fits into everyday work.

Why I recommend it: A one-sitting starting point. Take it before you put "AI" on a resume so you can talk about what these tools actually do, and where they get things wrong.

#ai#ai-tools#course#coursera#free#free-course#generative-ai#google#learning#machine-learning#program#resume#training#upskilling
CourseraAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens
FreeWebsite
Technology & Ethics

YouTube: disclosing altered or synthetic content

Official YouTube guidance on when and how creators must disclose AI-generated or altered content.

Why I recommend it: If you use AI in any video, read this once and set your disclosure habit now — retroactive cleanup is far more painful.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-disclosure#ai-ethics#compliance#creator-economy#free#generative-ai#policy#regulation#resources#synthetic-media#tech-ethics#technology#website#youtube
support.google.comAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens
FreeNewsletterNewsletter
Marketing & Platform Tools

Sustainable Media (Substack)

Newsletter on building media and creator businesses that last, including the economics behind AI-generated content.

Why I recommend it: A good weekly counterweight to platform hype — it focuses on revenue durability instead of view counts.

#ai#articles#business-model#content-creation#creator-economy#free#generative-ai#marketing#media#newsletter#substack
substack.comAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens
FreeTraining Program
AI & Assistive Tools

Career Essentials in Generative AI (Microsoft + LinkedIn)

Free learning path that awards a certificate from both Microsoft and LinkedIn and displays on your profile.

Why I recommend it: The certificate lands directly on your LinkedIn profile, which is where recruiters are actually looking.

#ai#ai-tools#certificate#course#free#free-course#generative-ai#learning#linkedin#program#training
linkedin.comAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

AI and the myth of mediocrity (TIME)

Essay arguing that generative AI raises the floor of output while flattening what makes work distinctive.

Why I recommend it: A good counterweight if you are tempted to let AI write everything in your search. Polished is not the same as memorable.

#ai#ai ethics#article#critique#essay#free#generative-ai#reading#tech-ethics#technology#writing
time.comAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

Amnesty International: the data pipelines behind generative AI

Report on how the datasets powering major AI systems depend on mass invasions of privacy by design.

Why I recommend it: Read this before you paste sensitive personal or client data into an AI tool.

#accountability#ai#ai ethics#ai-ethics#article#data#data-privacy#free#generative-ai#human-rights#privacy#reading#research#tech-ethics#technology
amnesty.orgAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens
FreeWebsite
AI & Assistive Tools

Awesome Generative AI Guide

Open learning library with a 10-week applied LLM curriculum, 90+ free courses, and 60 AI interview questions.

Why I recommend it: One repo replaces a paid AI bootcamp if you follow the weekly plan.

#ai#ai-tools#course#curriculum#free#free-course#generative-ai#github#interview-questions#llm#resources#website
github.comAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens
FreeAI Tool
Marketing & Platform Tools

Google Veo

Google DeepMind's generative AI model that creates video clips from text or image prompts.

#ai#ai-tool#content-marketing#free#generative-ai#google#marketing#marketing-platforms#tool
deepmind.googleAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Marketing & Platform Tools

Generative AI for UGC

Overview article on generative AI's growing role in content creation, including user-generated-style content.

#ai#article#content-creation#creator-economy#free#generative-ai#learning-strategy#marketing#marketing-platforms#reading#strategy-reading#ugc
geeksforgeeks.orgAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Marketing & Platform Tools

AI-Generated Interactive Content

Article covering the evolution of AI content creation from text generation to video and interactive formats.

#ai#ai-tool#article#content-creation#creator-economy#free#generative-ai#learning-strategy#marketing#marketing-platforms#reading#strategy-reading
sciencenewstoday.orgAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeAI Tool
Marketing & Platform Tools

Sora 2

OpenAI's generative AI model that creates realistic video and audio clips from text prompts.

#ai#ai-tool#content-marketing#free#generative-ai#marketing#marketing-platforms#openai-chatgpt#tool
openai.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeTraining Program
AI & Assistive Tools

Fordham AI for Small Business (Coursera)

Fordham University’s AI Hub gives you free Coursera access to a curated set of generative AI courses built for small business owners: GenAI in Social Media Marketing, AI for Content Creation, Advanced Data Analysis with Generative AI, AI Fluency (Anthropic), and a GenAI for Leaders track from IBM. Self-paced, no cost through the program link.

In plain terms: In plain terms: A free bundle of Coursera AI courses (picked by Fordham) made for small business owners. It covers content creation, social media marketing, data analysis, and an Anthropic AI Fluency course. Self-paced and no cost — a low-risk way to start using AI in your business this week.

From the site: Free Coursera access through Fordham’s AI Hub to a curated generative AI collection for small business: content creation, social media marketing, data analysis, AI fluency, and a leaders track.

Why I recommend it: This is one of the cleanest free AI bundles I’ve found for small business owners. Start with Anthropic’s AI Fluency course to build a real mental model of how these tools think, then move to AI for Content Creation and GenAI in Social Media Marketing to put it to work the same week. It’s self-paced and free through Fordham’s program — no reason not to begin today.

#ai#ai-fluency#ai-tools#anthropic#content-creation#course#coursera#creator-economy#data-analysis#fordham#free#free-course#generative-ai#learning#program#small-business#social-media-marketing#students#training
CourseraAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreePerson to Follow
AI & Assistive Tools

Ethan Mollick

Associate Professor, Wharton School. Leading voice on the practical, everyday application of generative AI tools at work, author of 'Co-Intelligence.'

In plain terms: This LinkedIn profile shares research and practical insights on how artificial intelligence is changing everyday work. Follow his regular updates to track new AI tools and learn realistic ways to use them in your career.

Why I recommend it: The best source for how to actually use AI in your day-to-day work, with real prompts and tests.

#ai#ai-tools#expert#free#generative-ai#linkedin#person-to-follow#productivity#prompting
linkedin.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeWebsite
AI & Assistive Tools

NVIDIA Free Training Courses

NVIDIA's catalog filtered to its free self-paced courses covering AI, deep learning, generative AI, data science, accelerated computing, and CUDA — with certificates of competency on many tracks.

In plain terms: This website offers a collection of free, self-paced online classes in artificial intelligence, data science, and computing. You can take lessons to build new technical skills and earn certificates to share with employers.

From the site: Browse NVIDIA self-paced and instructor-led training, including free courses in AI, deep learning, generative AI, data science, and accelerated computing.

Why I recommend it: Start with a free intro course and put it on your resume under a "Continued Learning" section. Hiring managers notice vendor-name training, and NVIDIA carries weight in AI and data roles.

#ai#ai-tools#ai-training#certificate#course#cuda#data-science#deep-learning#free#free-course#generative-ai#machine-learning#nvidia#resources#resume#self-paced#training#upskilling#website
nvidia.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens