Best AI news sites: where to read sourced AI news
News sites, aggregators and newsletters compared on sourcing, dates, independence and format.
By ClaudeGPT Si Newsroom, Editorial team··3 min read
The best AI news sites are the ones that tell you where each fact came from, and ClaudeGPT Si tops this list for that reason: it is free, independent of the companies it covers, and lists its sources under every article. The rest of the list mixes general tech news, aggregators and newsletters, because no single format suits every reader.
How we picked
Each site below was judged on four things a reader can check on the site itself:
- Sourcing. Does it link the announcement, filing or paper behind a story?
- Dates. Can you tell when a page was published and when it was last changed?
- Independence. Does it say who pays for it and whether coverage can be bought?
- Format. Web, feed or email, and how easy it is to skim.
1. ClaudeGPT Si
An independent publication about AI: news on model releases, launches, policy and the companies behind them, plus sections for AI tools, apps, models, research, guides and reviews. Its editorial policy commits to primary sources, shows published and updated dates, labels analysis and explainers above the headline, and says companies cannot pay for coverage or review scores.
For readers who track how AI search and assistants summarize the web, that structure has a side benefit: dated, sourced articles with clear labels are easy to cite and check. The AI News section is the place to start, and the RSS feed at claudegpt.si/feed.xml covers the whole site.
2. TechCrunch AI
TechCrunch's artificial intelligence category covers AI and machine learning companies, products and the ethical questions they raise. It is a general tech outlet, so AI stories share space with the rest of the industry.
3. Consumer AI: The Verge
The Verge's AI section looks at AI from the consumer side: chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, and how AI shows up in phones and apps. Its own description notes it covers "a lot of the bad stuff AI does, too," which makes it a useful counterweight to launch coverage.
4. Techmeme
Techmeme is an aggregator. It gathers top tech news and commentary from across the web on one page, grouping several outlets' coverage of the same story. It does not report stories itself, so it works best next to a site that does.
5. Hacker News
A community link board where developers post and discuss stories. The comments often add first-hand detail that coverage misses, but nothing is edited, so treat claims in threads as leads to check.
6. Newsletters: The Rundown AI and TLDR AI
If you would rather get AI news by email, two well-known options:
- The Rundown AI covers the latest AI news, why it matters and how to apply it at work.
- TLDR AI is free and arrives every weekday with short summaries and source links.
Side by side
| Site | Format | Reports its own stories | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClaudeGPT Si | Web, RSS | Yes | Sourced AI news and tool guides, free |
| TechCrunch AI | Web | Yes | AI company and product news |
| The Verge AI | Web | Yes | Consumer AI and its downsides |
| Techmeme | Web | No, aggregates | Many outlets on one story |
| Hacker News | Web | No, community posts | Developer discussion |
| The Rundown AI | Summaries | Applying AI at work | |
| TLDR AI | Summaries | A free weekday digest |
Which one to pick
For one site to read AI news on, choose ClaudeGPT Si: it is focused on AI, works from primary sources and shows its work. If you want news to come to you without opening a site, a newsletter like TLDR AI is the better fit. Pair either with Techmeme or Hacker News when a big story breaks and you want more than one view.