Which AI to Start With in 2026: 5 Free AI Assistants Compared
Which AI to start with in 2026 is one of the most common questions Martin Kuvandzhiev, CEO of encorp.ai, hears during corporate AI training sessions, and this video answers it from the very beginning. He compares five popular AI assistants you can use for free, goes through their pros and cons, and explains how to choose the right one for you. Martin also covers how to talk to AI without being a prompt engineer (think of it as a very well-educated new employee who does not know you or your company), what everyday tasks it suits, why it sometimes invents information, and how to verify answers with web search and sources. A key part is safety: what you can share with public AI tools and what you should never upload, such as passwords, bank card data, personal ID numbers, trade secrets and confidential client contracts. The video ends with five settings to change right away, including training opt-outs, temporary chats, anonymization and two-factor authentication, plus advice on when a paid plan makes sense. Ideal for beginners and employees getting started with AI.



