Beginner Module 0
Start safely
The first beginner path through AI Lab: basic mental models, safety, access, local AI, and notifications.
Beginner path
Read these in order
These articles mirror existing AI Lab topics in this module. Each starts with plain meaning, a small safe example, first moves, mistakes, and guardrails before linking to the technical topic.
Step 1
Simple AI
A plain-language doorway into what AI is, what it is not, and how to use it without giving away judgment.
Step 2
Start safely
A beginner safety baseline for using AI tools without giving away private data, judgment, or responsibility.
Step 3
Access and secrets
A beginner explanation of API keys, passwords, environment variables, and why secrets should not be pasted into AI tools.
Step 4
Running AI locally
A plain-language first path for understanding local AI inference before reading the full technical guide.
Step 5
Agent notifications
A beginner guide to why agents should notify humans when work finishes, blocks, or needs approval.
Go deeper later
When you want the technical module
The beginner path gives you the plain-language foundation. The full AI Lab module keeps the technical topic structure for deeper study.