Pick the right free tool for the job — Free AI Lesson (6 min)

When you finish

Use the Tool Finder (or three quick questions) so you stop guessing which AI to open.

Why it matters

ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity and Grok each feel different. The best first tool depends on your task — and on whether you need an account.

One free tool: AI Tool FinderAs of October 23, 2026 · AI tool updates & requirements →The Finder runs on your device. Tool sign-in rules change — always recheck Tool Updates.

What's changing · as of October 22, 2026

ChatGPT: Custom GPTs are being retired. New GPTs can't be created on personal accounts (Free, Go, Plus and Pro). Retirement is planned for December 11, 2026 for Enterprise workspaces, with other plans expected to follow. OpenAI recommends moving to Plugins. Source
Gemini: Gems are moving to “skills.” Google says Gems go away on personal accounts starting in November 2026 and are migrated to skills automatically. Workspace business accounts follow in March 2027 and education accounts in June 2027. Source
Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft's updated Copilot terms, effective August 18, 2026, made signing in with a Microsoft account a requirement. Work and school (Entra) accounts follow separate terms. Source
Claude: On the free plan, there's a usage limit that resets every five hours. Source

All AI tool updates & requirements →

Do it now

Open the AI Tool Finder.
Type your task in your own words (example: "rewrite a polite email" or "check if a text is a scam"), or tap a common chip.
Read the suggested tool, the short steps, and the copy-paste prompt.
Optional: ask Instant Ask on the result page, or copy the prompt below into any free chat.
Bookmark AI tool updates so sign-in surprises do not trip you later.

Try this prompt (copy and paste)

Copy-and-paste prompt

I need help with: [describe your task in one sentence]. Which free AI tool is a good fit for a beginner, and what should I type first? Keep it plain English.

Plans change. Free features and account rules move often. We are not paid by these companies. Check each tool's own site before you rely on a limit.

You did it

Mark this lesson complete when you have actually tried the prompt (or Instant Ask). Honesty keeps XP meaningful — no shame if you need to come back tomorrow.

I tried the prompt (or Instant Ask) on a real task

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Sources

Outside facts in this lesson were checked against these pages. Tool rules as of October 23, 2026; recheck Tool Updates before you rely on a sign-in detail.

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