AI WORLD HQAsk Le Chat to explain a news article like you're 12
Turn complicated news stories into simple, clear explanations you can trust in minutes.
Hook: Ever read a news story and felt like the writer is speaking another language? With Le Chat, you can paste any article and ask it to explain it like you're 12 — no confusing jargon, just clear, trustworthy answers.
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- A free Le Chat account (sign up with email or Google)
- A news article you want simplified (copy the URL or paste the text)
- A device with internet (phone, tablet, or computer)
- 5 minutes of your time
Open Le Chat and start a new chat
Open your web browser and go to lechat.mistral.ai. You’ll see a clean white page with a big box at the bottom that says “Ask anything…”. Tap or click inside that box to start typing.
You’ll land in a new chat window. On the left sidebar, you’ll see your chat history (it’s empty now). In the main area, you’ll see the chat box ready for your first message.
You'll know it worked when you see Le Chat reply with something like “Hello! How can I help you today?”
Paste the news article or share the link
In the chat box, you can either:
- Paste the full text of the article, or
- Paste the article’s URL (web address).
If you paste the URL, Le Chat will usually fetch the article automatically. If it doesn’t, it will ask you to paste the text instead.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-05/australia-new-ai-law-passed-parliament/105543234
You'll know it worked when you see Le Chat reply with something like “I’ve fetched the article. It’s about Australia’s new AI law. How would you like me to explain it?”
Ask Le Chat to explain it simply
Now, type your request in plain English. Be specific about how simple you want it.
“Explain this article like I’m 12 years old. Use short sentences and no big words.”
You'll know it worked when Le Chat replies with a simplified version of the article — using everyday words and short sentences.
Ask follow-up questions if needed
If the explanation is still too complex, don’t worry. You can ask Le Chat to go even simpler or focus on one part of the story.
“Can you explain just the part about why this law was made?”
You'll know it worked when Le Chat gives you a focused answer that’s easy to follow.
Check the facts together
After Le Chat explains the article, you can ask it to double-check any facts or numbers. This helps you feel confident about what you’re reading.
“Is it true that this law will start on 1 July 2026?”
You'll know it worked when Le Chat confirms or corrects the fact, with a source it can show you.
Save or share the simple version
Once you’re happy with the explanation, you can copy it and save it for later. Or share it with a friend who’s also confused by the news.
You'll know it worked when you have a clear, simple version of the news saved or shared.
Mistake: Pasting a paywalled article without text. Fix: If the article is behind a paywall, look for a free summary or use a different article.
Mistake: Asking Le Chat to “explain like I’m 5” when you actually need a teen-level explanation. Fix: Be specific: “Explain like I’m 14” or “Use Year 8 language”.
Mistake: Trusting Le Chat’s answer without checking the facts. Fix: Always ask Le Chat to confirm key facts or numbers, and cross-check with another source if unsure.
Open Le Chat, paste this news article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-05/australia-new-ai-law-passed-parliament/105543234 Then type: “Explain this article like I’m 12 years old. Use short sentences and no big words.” Read the reply — that’s your first simplified news story!
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✦ Original step-by-step guide by AI World HQ's AI editorial team. Written in plain language, reviewed for accuracy.
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