About WhyDecoded
AI is moving fast. We make it make sense.
WhyDecoded explains everyday AI news in plain language: what happened, why it matters and who it affects. We also check whether AI tools are really free, and show what the free plan actually includes.
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- 43AI tools checked
- DailyAI news, decoded
What we do
AI news, in plain English
What happened, why it matters and who it affects. No hype, no jargon, and every story links to its sources.
Read the news →Is that AI tool really free?
Influencers say "free". Then come the credits, watermarks and card forms. We read the pricing page and show what the free plan really includes, and the catch.
Check a tool →Guides that stay useful
How AI credits work, how to spot a fake "free" tool, how to use AI safely at work or school. Practical help you can use today.
Browse guides →How we work
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We start from the source
Every news story is built from reporting by established outlets and official announcements, and we link to them at the end of the article.
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We check the pricing page
For every AI tool, we read the official pricing page or help centre, record what the free plan includes and the date we checked, and link the source.
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AI helps, an editor decides
We use AI to help gather stories and draft articles. An editor reviews every piece before it is published, and nothing goes live automatically.
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We fix mistakes fast
Prices change. Use "Was this accurate?" on any tool page or contact us, and we update the page and its "last checked" date.
What you can count on
- Plain English. Written for people who use AI, not people who build it.
- Sources linked. You can always check where a fact came from.
- Dates shown. Every tool page says when its pricing was last checked.
- Your privacy respected. No account needed, no data sold. Privacy policy
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