Learning to work well with AI, together.
Plain-language learning for people in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who want to use these tools well and keep their own judgment at the center.
Start the beginner guide Read the blog
Sandstone cliffs on the Lake Superior shore, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Why this exists
New technology arrives whether we’re ready or not. Most of the conversation about AI happens far from here, in a language of hype and fear that doesn’t leave much room for ordinary people to think clearly.
We believe folks in the U.P. deserve a place to learn about these tools on their own terms — with curiosity, plain language, and a healthy dose of skepticism.
We’re starting small: sharing what we learn, asking useful questions, and making things that help the people around us.
What guides us
Education
Make learning approachable and useful, whatever someone’s background.
Curiosity
Ask questions, try things, check the evidence, and stay willing to change our minds.
Community benefit
Start with real needs close to home, and share what we learn.
Four places to start
Each one is open now, and still being added to.
- Blog
Notes, reflections, and practical observations from learning to work with AI.
- Research
Questions worth exploring, careful experiments, and a closer look at what the evidence supports.
- Education
Plain-language lessons and hands-on exercises you can work through at your own pace.
- Build
Small tools, useful prototypes, and the process of turning an idea into something that works.
Something we made
Free, open source, and yours to inspect.
gumee
A desktop app for trying an AI agent without any developer setup. Attach a few files, describe a task in plain language, and watch every step it takes.
