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Non-technical? No problem. Welcome to Plaintext!

Hi there — and welcome! If you are reading this, you must be very curious about what this is all about.

Plaintext exists to make AI clear, accessible, and — dare we say — enjoyable for everyone, not just engineers or data scientists. Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and it is so revolutionary it is taking all professional sectors by storm.

Why This Blog Exists

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and create. But let’s face it — most explanations are either too technical or too vague.

We started Plaintext because we believe:

  • You shouldn’t need an Engineering degree to understand what’s going on
  • Clear language builds better trust in technology
  • Everyday people — teachers, parents, creators, business owners — deserve a seat at the table

This blog is our attempt to bridge the gap.

What You’ll Find Here

Our goal is to explain modern technology concepts in plain English, using examples that connect with the real world.

You can expect:

  • Beginner-friendly explainers on concepts like LLMs, neural networks, and training data
  • Breakdowns of trending tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and open-source models
  • Hands-on tutorials for curious people who want to try things out

No jargon. No hype. Just clear thinking.

Who This Is For

Plaintext is for anyone who wants to understand what AI is and how it works — especially if:

  • You’re not technical, but a curious mind who wants to stay ahead of the curve
  • You’re trying to keep up with conversations at work, school, or online, about this fascinating topic
  • You want to make smarter decisions about the tools you use, how to make the most out of them and increase your competitiveness in this rapidly changing paradigm

No matter what your background is — we’re here for you.

Let’s Learn Together

This space is new, just like a lot of the tech we’re covering. Things will evolve, and we’ll do our best to evolve with them. You are more than welcome to provide feedback by dropping us a message at info@plaintextai.com. We’d love to hear from you.

See you in the next post.

— The Plaintext Team

An engineer among a family of non-techies, I've heard so many times the sentence "computers are so hard!" in my house. But AI is coming for all of us, tech-savvy or not; and I'm on a mission to help you understand it for good.