What is AI Reading Lab?
AI Reading Lab is a phone-first speed-reading trainer for the generative-AI era. Diagnose your effective WPM in 3 minutes, then strengthen Find, Grasp and Link skills with adaptive three-minute drills, progress dashboards and a data-driven coach.
Problem
Users previously relied on traditional speed-reading methods or self-guided practice, which require significant time commitment and lack personalized, adaptive feedback, leading to slower progress and inconsistent comprehension improvement.
Solution
A phone-first speed-reading trainer app where users can take 3-minute diagnostic tests to measure effective WPM, engage in adaptive micro-drills to strengthen Find, Grasp, and Link skills, and track progress via dashboards with a data-driven AI coach. Examples: Adaptive drills adjust difficulty based on performance; real-time WPM/comprehension metrics.
Customers
Students, professionals, and lifelong learners seeking to efficiently improve reading skills for academic, career, or personal growth. Demographics: Aged 18–45, tech-savvy, time-constrained. Behaviors: Regular smartphone users, prioritize self-improvement tools.
Unique Features
AI-generated micro-drills tailored to individual skill gaps; phone-first design optimized for short, frequent practice sessions; real-time comprehension tracking integrated with speed metrics; progress dashboards visualizing skill-specific improvement over time.
User Comments
Saves time compared to traditional courses
Drills feel like a game, easy to stick with
Noticeably improved reading speed in 2 weeks
Dashboard helps identify weak areas
AI coach feedback is surprisingly accurate
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (https://www.producthunt.com/posts/ai-reading-lab) with 850+ upvotes; exact revenue/user stats undisclosed but positioned in the $6.3B global e-learning market (HolonIQ 2023); founder has 2.3K followers on X (previously built education tools with 100K+ users).
Market Size
The global speed-reading training market is projected to reach $3.1 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research 2023), while the broader digital learning market exceeds $400 billion (Statista 2024).
