About How To Know AI

How To Know AI was created to answer a straightforward question: how does artificial intelligence actually work, and what does it mean for the people using it every day? AI shapes the information people see, the products recommended to them, and in some cases influences decisions related to credit, employment, insurance, and housing. It is also increasingly used in sophisticated scams and digital fraud. Most people encounter these systems without clear explanations of how they work, what their limitations are, or where risks exist. This site exists to change that.

Mission

How To Know AI exists to improve public understanding of artificial intelligence through clear, evidence-based information. The site explains how AI systems work, where they appear in everyday technology, how they are used in modern scams, and how ethics, standards, and regulation are shaping their development and use.

Technology that influences access to information, services, and opportunities should be understandable to the people it affects.

About the Author

How To Know AI was created by Amy V., an independent researcher focused on artificial intelligence literacy, AI ethics and responsible use, and the growing role of AI in online scams and digital fraud.

Her work centers on translating complex AI topics into clear explanations for general audiences. The goal is to help people understand how AI systems work, where they appear in everyday technology, and how emerging risks such as AI-enabled scams and misinformation operate.

Amy has professional experience evaluating artificial intelligence systems and assessing digital information quality. Her work has included reviewing AI-generated outputs, identifying inaccuracies and hallucinations, and evaluating web content using established search quality and credibility guidelines.

Through How To Know AI, she independently researches AI developments, policy discussions, and technical publications in order to provide accessible explanations of how artificial intelligence technologies function and how they affect everyday digital life.

This site provides clear, research-based explanations of artificial intelligence for non-technical audiences. It is designed for people who want to understand AI in practical terms and make more informed decisions when interacting with it.

What This Site Is Not

How To Know AI does not promote or oppose artificial intelligence. It explains it.

The site is independent, does not accept advertising, and does not promote specific products or services. Any tools or organizations mentioned are included based on relevance and public significance, not commercial relationships.

What This Site Covers

AI Basics explains what artificial intelligence is, how it works, its main types, and where it appears in everyday life, including its practical limitations.

AI Scams and Fraud explains how AI is used in modern scams, including deepfakes, voice cloning, impersonation, and phishing, along with how to recognize warning signs and respond.

AI Ethics and Responsible Use covers ethical risks including bias and privacy, as well as the regulatory frameworks and standards shaping how AI systems are developed and deployed.

How Sources Are Selected

Content is based on publicly available information from established, credible institutions, including government agencies, academic and peer-reviewed research, and international standards organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the United Nations.

Marketing materials, anonymous sources, and opinion-based content are not used as primary sources for factual claims. A detailed explanation of how content is researched, evaluated, and updated is available on the Methodology page.

A Note on Scope

Artificial intelligence is a rapidly evolving field. Content is reviewed periodically to reflect significant developments, with a focus on foundational knowledge that remains relevant over time.

Contact

Questions or feedback can be submitted through the contact form. This site is independently maintained, so response times may vary.