Best AI Newsletters in 2026
NewsletterFIT tracks 22 newsletters that cover AI as a primary topic, 18 of them with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are Sub*stance (44K), The Great Progression: 2025-2050 (17K) and The AI Leadership Edge (12K). Brands detected sponsoring these newsletters recently include BoardLens.
Updated Nov 4, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology
- 1Sub*stance44K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
Sub*stance is a new space for you to swap ideas with other grantmakers, get real advice, and dig deeper.
Likely audience: Grantmakers
- 2The Great Progression: 2025-205017K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 9, 2026
From recent posts: This Substack series publishes grand strategy essays and long-form book updates focused on AI's role in global and American society. It targets readers interested in future economics, clean energy transitions, and the…
Likely audience: AI enthusiasts and futurists
- 3The AI Leadership Edge12K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
The best newsletter for independent, VC and PE board directors. Your edge across boards and portfolios.
Likely audience: Board directors
Sponsors detected: BoardLens
- 4Untangled with Charley Johnson11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago
Your guide to navigating our sociotechnical world.
Likely audience: Organizational developers
- 5Product School: The AI Playbook6K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
Join us to learn how AI-native teams are redefining product development and what you can do today to secure your team's future.
Likely audience: Product managers
- 6Geopolitics of AGI4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: Geopolitics of AGI publishes in-depth articles analyzing national security strategies, AI development ecosystems, and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China. The publication targets policymakers…
Likely audience: AI researchers
- 7A Quantum of Solis3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: A Quantum of Solis publishes in-depth articles on AI strategy, organizational transformation, and executive leadership challenges. The publication targets business leaders and decision-makers navigating the shift from…
Likely audience: CTOs and CIOs
- 8Product Talk with Malthi2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago
From recent posts: Product Talk with Malthi publishes AI strategy articles, product management guides, and personal growth essays targeting product leaders and solopreneurs. Content includes technical deep dives on AI agents and Claude…
Likely audience: Product Managers
- 9Engineering Strategy2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago
From recent posts: Engineering Strategy publishes critical essays on AI implementation, software architecture, and organizational leadership for engineering leaders. The publication consistently addresses the tension between automated…
Likely audience: CTOs
- 10
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago
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Likely audience: Executives
- 11
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
My weekly blog features articles that are designed to help you get more from the technology use use.
Likely audience: Event planners
- 12
LinkedInDaily · last post 12 days ago
A Living Reference to Successfully, Meaningfully, and Joyfully Lead in the Age of Intelligence
Likely audience: Business strategists
- 13
LinkedInWeekly · last post 14 days ago
A dose of inspiration to help you get pass the tough times.
Likely audience: Business executives
- 14
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Stories from the brilliant minds driving technological innovation in the DIB.
Likely audience: Defense procurement officers
- 15
LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
Tips and Best Practices to Drive Customer/Employee Loyalty
Likely audience: HR leaders
- 16
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Weekly newsletter dedicated to organizational success
Likely audience: Business leaders
- 17
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Advice, insights and strategies all focused on business growth #b2b #sales #marketing
Likely audience: Marketing leaders
- 18
LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
Sign up for the full newsletter: https://www.tenex.co/ultrathink
Likely audience: AI strategy leaders
- 19
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 25, 2026
From recent posts: GenZtechies is a community newsletter focused on career development, AI trends, and professional growth for Gen Z tech professionals. The publication primarily consists of event announcements, including AMAs and…
Likely audience: Community organizers
- 20Adam Sroka - Beyond Data2K subscribers
Substacklast post Sep 5, 2024
Go beyond the data - advice on data strategy, leadership, and the non-technical skills in data science and engineering.
Likely audience: Product managers
- 21Condensing the Cloud2K subscribers
Substacklast post Aug 22, 2025
Cloud-computing insights, from up and down the tech stack, brought to you from Battery Ventures.
Likely audience: Enterprise IT leaders
- 22
Substacklast post Apr 9, 2023
50% thoughts on startups & 50% digest of stuff I read so you don't have to 🤝
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
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