The Batch is a free weekly newsletter for people who follow AI. Each issue begins with a letter from Andrew Ng, a leading AI researcher and educator, sharing his perspective on a current topic, such as how teams should build with AI or what trends matter. That is followed by several concise news items on research, products, policy, and industry developments, each with a clear explanation and links to sources.
Its strength is a balance of depth and brevity. Items are written for readers with some technical background and a general interest in where the field is going, and are explained without hype. DeepLearning.AI also publishes courses and community content, and the newsletter links to them. Issues are available on the web, with an archive for browsing past topics.
The Batch is free. As a weekly digest, it won’t cover breaking news as quickly as daily newsletters, and its selection reflects the editors’ choices. Alternatives include TLDR AI for daily links, Import AI by Jack Clark, Ben’s Bites, The Rundown AI, and Last Week in AI. The Batch suits practitioners and managers who want a thoughtful weekly update.