AI for Common Folks alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as AI for Common Folks (pre-training, foundation models and transfer learning). The closest matches are Selectionist, Tech Scoop and AI by Hand ✍️. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About AI for Common Folks
We break down AI into everyday language—no tech jargon needed! Get simple insights on the latest AI tools and trends in minutes. Whether you're curious or confused about AI, we make it accessible for everyone. AI made…
- pre-training
- foundation models
- transfer learning
- large language models
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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago
Just a behavioural science nerd writing about humans.
Likely audience: Data scientists
2 shared topics
- 2Tech Scoop154K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Tech Scoop publishes technical articles on AI model security, agent infrastructure, code review automation, and cloud engineering careers. It is written for AI developers, enterprise security teams, and cloud…
Likely audience: AI product managers
1 shared topic
- 3AI by Hand ✍️78K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 36 days ago
From recent posts: AI by Hand publishes a recurring educational series teaching readers to implement neural network concepts, calculate loss functions, and count computational costs using only Excel spreadsheets. The publication also…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 4مقالات للعقول الحرة77K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago
أحاول هنا الاستمتاع بما اكتب
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 5Edtech Confidential27K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026
From recent posts: Edtech Confidential publishes opinionated essays analyzing the intersection of AI, policy, and evidence in education, specifically targeting educators, researchers, and policymakers. The content frequently blends…
Likely audience: Educational researchers
1 shared topic
- 6AI Radar26K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: AI Radar is a weekly newsletter for business readers tracking AI developments, product launches, funding news, and regulatory shifts. It consistently publishes concise briefings on industry signals rather than long-form…
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 7Deb GPT24K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Deb GPT publishes Portuguese-language articles on AI infrastructure, agent autonomy, and workflow optimization for technical practitioners. The publication mixes in-depth technical reviews with practical guides on…
Likely audience: AI enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 8AI Spotlight10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: AI Spotlight publishes a mix of AI industry news, product reviews, and analysis alongside unrelated financial and lifestyle content. It targets developers, AI practitioners, and general readers interested in technology…
Likely audience: ML engineers
1 shared topic
- 9Fintech: Under the Hood 🔍8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago
Bi-weekly analysis and insights of trends from the fintech universe. Expert insights, wit and wisdom written by an experienced fintech product operator and advisor
Likely audience: Fintech professionals
1 shared topic
- 10A Causal Affair8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago
Causal Inference, Coding and Consumer Finance
Likely audience: Academic researchers in economics and finance
1 shared topic
- 11Paolo Benanti6K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: This publication covers the intersection of artificial consciousness, AI safety, and corporate governance through investigative reports and academic analysis. It targets researchers and industry professionals by…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 12Retail Forward Podcast6K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
Hablamos sobre todo lo que mueve (o frena) el mundo del ecommerce: desde marketing, estrategia y finanzas, hasta noticias, tendencias y herramientas que realmente marcan la diferencia.
Likely audience: digital marketers
1 shared topic
- 13CryptoIntegrated5K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago
From recent posts: CryptoIntegrated publishes daily AI and cryptocurrency news, covering topics such as model releases, DeFi protocols, regulatory filings, and market movements. The publication alternates between these two sectors…
Likely audience: Enterprise IT leaders
1 shared topic
- 14Amentum Capital4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: Amentum Capital publishes technical articles and guides analyzing the convergence of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency systems. The content focuses on governance, on-device AI privacy, and protocol…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 15David Rozado Substack4K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 22, 2026
From recent posts: David Rozado Substack publishes research on AI bias, hiring algorithms, and political orientation, targeting readers interested in the intersection of technology, ethics, and labor markets. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 16Paired Ends3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
A practicing data scientist's take on AI, genomics, biosecurity, and the ways AI is reshaping how science gets done. Weekly updates from the field. Occasional notes on programming.
Likely audience: Academic researchers
1 shared topic
- 17thelivingfossils3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
The human mind evolved in a world that no longer exists. Living Fossils looks at what happens when brains designed for the past meet the present, especially in the contexts of therapy/mental health, social life…
Likely audience: Academic researchers in psychology and literature
1 shared topic
- 18A Biologist's Guide to Life3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago
Alex Washburne's efforts to make sense of Life
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 19nicolehennig3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago
Exploring AI’s potential and staying current with AI literacy
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 207 Things2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: 7 Things publishes in-depth essays on AI ethics, geopolitical conflicts, and infrastructure economics for a reader interested in technology policy and global strategy. The publication mixes analytical articles on topics…
Likely audience: Creative writers
1 shared topic
- 21leonisnewsletter2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago
Leonis Capital is a research-driven VC fund based in Silicon Valley. We distill our data-backed findings and contrarian theses into actionable insights for founders and fellow VCs.
Likely audience: venture capital investors
1 shared topic
- 22James W. Phillips' Newsletter2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago
From recent posts: James W. Phillips' Newsletter publishes essays on AI safety, bioweapons, and embodied meditation for a readership interested in neuroscience, national security, and existential risk. The publication mixes policy…
Likely audience: Policy makers
1 shared topic
- 23Entertainment, Weakly2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 17, 2026
From recent posts: Entertainment, Weakly publishes a rotating mix of film reviews, literary criticism, poetry analysis, and personal essays on travel and photography. The content focuses on cultural commentary, political rhetoric, and the…
Likely audience: writers and authors
1 shared topic
- 24Wonkette's THE SPLIT1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Wonkette's THE SPLIT publishes weekly political analysis, AI economics, and psychological profiles of public figures for a liberal audience. The newsletter mixes hard news on foreign policy and corruption with…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
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