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

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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

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    Tech 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

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    AI 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

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    أحاول هنا الاستمتاع بما اكتب

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Edtech 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

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    AI 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

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    Deb 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

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    AI 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

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    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

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    A 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

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    Paolo 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

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    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

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    CryptoIntegrated5K 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

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    Amentum 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

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    David 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

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    Paired 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

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    thelivingfossils3K 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

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    Alex Washburne's efforts to make sense of Life

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    nicolehennig3K 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

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    7 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

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    leonisnewsletter2K 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

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    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

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    Entertainment, 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

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    Wonkette'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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