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AI Curious
"I know AI is a big deal, but I haven't really dived in yet."
You're at the very beginning of your AI journey — and that's a great place to be. Most people are right here with you. The fact that you're taking this quiz means you're already more curious and proactive than the majority.
AI Explorer
"I've started using AI tools and I'm getting the hang of it."
You're already further along than most people. You've moved past the "what is this?" phase and into actual usage. The exciting part? You're probably only scratching the surface of what's possible.
AI Practitioner
"AI is part of my daily workflow — I'd miss it if it were gone."
AI isn't a novelty for you anymore — it's a real part of how you work. You've developed instincts for when to reach for AI and how to get good results. Your next frontier is going deeper — whether that means thinking strategically about AI's impact, or building things with it.
AI Advanced
"I've gone deep — in strategy, building, or both."
You're not just using AI well — you've gone deep. Whether you think about AI at the systems level, build things with it, or both, you've moved past individual productivity into creating real impact. That puts you in rare company.
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Every tool and workflow gets a clear evaluation with specific pros, cons, and limitations. I tell you when a system is overhyped, and when a free alternative beats the commercial software.
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