Curious about artificial intelligence, or AI? In Senior Planet from AARP’s free online classes, we’ll talk about how AI is being used in everyday life, how you can spot it, what the current advances and limitations are, and how it will shape the future! Questions? Call the Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495

Upcoming Classes on AI

Free
Tue, January 20 EST
12:00PM EST / 11:00AM CST / 10:00AM MST / 9:00AM PST

Intro to Chatting with AI

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Learn how to make the most out of ChatGPT and other AI software.
Free
Thu, January 22 EST
7:00PM EST / 6:00PM CST / 5:00PM MST / 4:00PM PST

AI Image Generators

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Go beyond stick figures and bring your imagination to life with AI image generators!
Free
Tue, January 27 EST
12:00PM EST / 11:00AM CST / 10:00AM MST / 9:00AM PST

Everyday Uses of AI

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Registration required.

Everyone is talking about AI! Come to this class to see how AI is part of everyday life.
Free A man uses a laptop to interact with AI assistant. AI offers functions like chatbot, generate images, write code, writer bot, translate and advertising.
Wed, January 28 EST
7:00PM EST / 6:00PM CST / 5:00PM MST / 4:00PM PST

AI All Around

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Never fear, for AI is here... to (try to) help!

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Guidebook: AI for Older Adults

AI promises to change the way we live and work, but what is it really, and what does it mean for older adults? This guide provides the facts about this new technology: the benefits, the risks, and how it can address the distinctive health-related, financial and lifestyle needs of people age 50+.

Click Here to Read and Download

 

Video: Use a Search Engine or Ask AI?

In this video, Senior Planet Technology Trainer Daniel explains the key differences between searching the internet with an AI chat bot and traditional web searches. Learn how AI chat bots offer personalized, conversational search experiences compared to using key words in search engines, like Bing or Google.

 

Questions? Call our dedicated help hotline: 888-713-3495

Download an AI Infographic

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What’s the difference between predictive and generative artificial intelligence? How is AI already present in the technology we use each day? What are the questions and concerns surrounding AI? Explore this informative infographic!

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Test Your Knowledge

Join the AI Hub on Senior Planet Community

Whether you’re curious about artificial intelligence, an enthusiast with everyday tips to share, or a professional in this exciting tech field, you’re invited to join the “AI Hub” group on Senior Planet Community, our ad-free social network exclusively for older adults. Share insights, explore innovations, and collaborate on all things AI!

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