An applied AI researcher builds a global community by uncovering tomorrow’s breakthroughs and sharing insights at scale.
A Quiet Start with a Radical Question
After going through hundreds of AI research papers, Devansh asked himself a question that would change his path forever: “What if understanding AI wasn’t locked behind institutions and jargon but instead shared like a story, one anyone could follow?”
That spark led to the creation of Chocolate Milk Cult, a name as unusual as its mission. What began as a personal research journey soon grew into one of the most engaging open-source communities in applied AI reaching over a million readers each month. Today, Chocolate Milk Cult is more than a publication; it is a movement. At its core lies a simple but powerful idea: the future of artificial intelligence should not just be observed but understood, anticipated, and shaped by people beyond corporate boardrooms and academic silos.
Origins: Building Knowledge from the Ground Up
For Devansh, the origin of Chocolate Milk Cult was both intellectual and personal. With a background rooted in applied AI research, he noticed a growing disconnect between what researchers published and what practitioners or the broader public understood. Industry reports overflowed with buzzwords; news headlines sensationalized risks; meanwhile, researchers quietly worked on breakthroughs that few outside their niche ever grasped.
“I wanted to bridge the gap,” he recalls. “Not with watered-down summaries, but with depth analysis that respects the intelligence of readers while making the insights accessible.”
This vision quickly resonated. Readers found that Chocolate Milk Cult did not simply report what was happening in AI but why it mattered and where it was going next.
Obstacles: Cutting Through Noise in a Noisy Industry
Building such a platform was no easy feat. AI discourse is notoriously fast-moving and crowded. For every meaningful research advancement, there are a dozen overhyped press releases. Devansh had to fight against two forms of resistance: the saturation of AI commentary online, and the skepticism of readers burned by shallow, trend-chasing analysis.
Yet, he leaned into his strength the ability to dive deeper. Instead of chasing daily headlines, Chocolate Milk Cult built a reputation for original insight, thoughtful critique, and predictive accuracy. The community’s growth of over a million readers monthly proved there was an appetite for rigor without pretension.
Breakthrough: From Researcher to Influencer of Ideas
The turning point came when Devansh’s work caught the attention of a Nobel Laureate, who offered public praise for the quality and clarity of his analysis. For many, this would have been the highlight of a career. For Devansh, it was a sign that the mission was working that deep research communicated well could transcend boundaries, inspiring both experts and everyday readers alike.
Chocolate Milk Cult became a hub not only for consuming ideas but also for participating in them. The open-source community encouraged contributions, discussions, and challenges to its findings. By creating this two-way exchange, Devansh positioned his work not as a monologue but as a living conversation.
What Makes Chocolate Milk Cult Unique Today
Today, Chocolate Milk Cult stands out in the AI ecosystem for several reasons:
- Depth over Hype: Where others offer surface-level commentary, Chocolate Milk Cult provides in-depth research distilled into clear, accessible writing.
- Global Community: With readership spanning researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and curious readers, the community bridges technical and non-technical audiences.
- Predictive Insight: Devansh’s analyses often focus on identifying what’s next emerging trends and underappreciated breakthroughs that will shape the industry.
- Authenticity: In an era of AI marketing noise, Chocolate Milk Cult thrives by staying grounded in research rather than speculation.
What makes it all the more compelling is its identity: an unusual name paired with serious credibility. Readers get cutting edge deepdives into math, AI strategy, and computing trends wrapped in memes, anime references, and Devansh’s unique, irreverent style.
The Human Detail: Seeing Things Differently
Beyond the research and metrics lies a human story. Devansh isn’t just an analyst; he is a writer and influencer who blends academic rigor with an instinct for storytelling. His work focuses on the overlooked, finding meaning in the errors, gaps, and edges of technology.
It’s this ability to “see things” differently that has drawn a loyal following. Readers describe his work as both intellectually challenging and strangely personal, like being invited into a conversation that feels at once academic and kitchen-table familiar.
Looking Forward: A Cult of Ideas, Not Followers
As AI continues to accelerate, so does the mission of Chocolate Milk Cult. The goal is not to build a closed circle but to expand the frontier of understanding. Devansh sees the community as a testbed for ideas, a place where tomorrow’s AI discourse is born, challenged, and refined.
His Substack publications—Artificial Intelligence Made Simple and Chocolate Milk Cult Leader—are central to this mission. Each issue reflects the core values of depth, clarity, and foresight. His professional presence on LinkedIn and his creative reflections on Instagram provide multiple lenses into his work. And for those who want to trace his earlier contributions, his articles on Medium remain part of the growing archive.
Why Readers Keep Coming Back
At a time when many feel overwhelmed by the speed of AI advancements, Chocolate Milk Cult offers something rare: not just information, but interpretation. The community does not simply answer the question, “What happened in AI this week?” Instead, it asks, “What does this mean for us, and where does it lead?”
That difference between reporting and meaning-making has become the reason readers stay loyal. They find relief from the noise, hope in the clarity, and belonging in the shared pursuit of understanding.
The future of AI isn’t written in labs or headlines alone. It is shaped by the people who choose to understand it, question it, and share it. That’s what Chocolate Milk Cult invites you to do: become part of a community that doesn’t just consume AI insights but creates them.
In a world racing toward AI’s future, Chocolate Milk Cult is slowing down just enough to ask the deeper questions. Join in not as a follower, but as a co-creator of tomorrow’s
