AI Tools

AI tools are the apps and assistants built on large language models and image generators: chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, coding and writing assistants, and the AI features now built into phones and office software. This hub collects our comparisons, explainers and how-to guides about using them, what each one is good at, what it costs and where it falls short.

Start with the most-read pieces below. These products change quickly, so check the date on each story and the maker's current plans and privacy terms before you rely on them.