How is The AI Rundown different from other AI newsletters?
Most AI newsletters either rehash press releases or go deep on one niche. We cover the full landscape — models, tools, research, business moves, and policy — but only the stories that will actually affect people who build with AI. Every story has a "So What" that tells you why you should care.
Who writes The AI Rundown?
A team that builds with AI every day — not journalists who cover it from the outside. We use Claude, GPT, Gemini, and dozens of AI tools in production. When we say something matters, it's because we've tested it ourselves.
Is the daily briefing really free?
Yes. The core daily briefing — the top 5 stories, "So What" takeaways, delivered by 6:30 AM — is free, no credit card required. Pro ($9.99/mo or $89/yr) adds early access, weekly deep dives, tools coverage, and the monthly AI stack review. If you just want the briefing, free works great. If you build with AI for a living, Pro pays for itself.
What time does it arrive?
6:30 AM Eastern, every weekday. Most readers tell us they read it with their first coffee — and they're up to speed on AI before their first meeting.
Can I cancel my Pro subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancel in one click from your Stripe billing portal — no emails, no phone calls, no guilt trips. You'll keep Pro access through the end of your billing period. And you'll still get the free daily briefing after that.
How do you decide which AI stories to cover?
We monitor 200+ sources daily — research papers, company blogs, GitHub repos, regulatory filings, and social media. Stories make the cut only if they pass a simple test: will this change how someone builds, buys, or thinks about AI this week? If it's just noise, it doesn't ship.
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free gives you the daily top-5 briefing with "So What" takeaways — everything you need to stay informed. Pro ($9.99/mo or $89/yr) adds early access to stories, weekly deep-dive reports, AI tools & stack reviews, and the monthly AI landscape analysis. If AI is central to your job, Pro saves you hours of research every week.
Do I need a technical background to benefit?
Not at all. We write for anyone whose work touches AI — product managers, founders, marketers, developers, executives. Technical stories are explained in plain language with clear takeaways. If you can read a news article, you'll get full value from The AI Rundown.