Artificial Intelligence or “AI” has been dominating the tech world recently; older adults are curious about it – and want info.
In fact, getting AI savvy was among the top responses when we asked Senior Planet participants to share their 2024 technology resolutions.
From the general, “I want to learn more about AI” to the specific “[I want to] use ChatGPT each week and direct it to analyze [sic] the US Stock Market” – it’s clear older adults are eager to enter the AI age in words and pictures.
Can you spot AI generated images? Take our quiz!
Senior Planet’s New Artificial Intelligence programs
That’s why Senior Planet is excited to announce five new programs all about artificial intelligence:
- Intro to AI on April 16
- Everyday Uses of AI on April 23
- Intro to Chatting with AI on April 30
- AI Image Generators on May 7
- Is that AI? on May 14
Senior Planet will be running all these programs as a virtual series on Tuesdays at 12:00PM EDT / 11:00AM CDT / 10:00AM MDT / 9:00AM PDT in April and May. Join us for all – or even just one!
Why AI?
Katherine Lam Bellacero, Curriculum Manager at Senior Planet explains “We created this series because the growth of AI has – and will continue to have – great effects on how we age. Our goal is to make sure everyone leaves these classes feeling more informed about how they might want to (or how they already) engage with AI.”
In the series, experienced Senior Planet trainers will explain AI tools that have been part of our everyday lives and explore cutting-edge applications of the technology. We’ll look at ways we can use AI tools to help with a variety of tasks from writing emails to creating artistic images. We’ll also share tips for identifying AI-generated content, best practices for using AI, and how to stay safe.
“My favorite thing about teaching these programs are the people,” says Senior Planet Trainer Zeke Tijerina. “Some are cautious and want to understand it better while others are enthusiastic and ready to jump in. Every class is a new experience.”
For more resources and to see all our upcoming AI classes, visit: https://seniorplanet.org/ai/
Deirdre Lee serves as Director of Virtual Program Experiences for Senior Planet from AARP (formerly managing the organization’s licensing program). Based in Denver, she oversees Senior Planet’s online programs as well as the free hotline for tech or Senior Planet questions (available at 888-713-3495).
COMMENTS
11 responses to “Get Real about Artificial Intelligence”
I am one of those people who have missed your AI programs and found an e-mail that advertised an upcoming workshop, but was also delighted to find imbedded within the body of the class sign up several previous AI classes that had been recorded. I was able to finish two of the hour-long presentations, but the next day I went back to complete the 3rd – and it was gone! Why? I am unable to find the class listed anywhere on this site.
Please send your query to info@seniorplanet.org or call the Senior Planet hotline at 888-713-3495
I would like to see all of the AI programs. It says they were Zoom calls so were they not recorded so they could be replayed? If not, why not? What a waste of resources and information if not.
This link may be helpful to answer some of your AI questions.
This is regarding your AI zoom classes. I am just reading about them in your June issue we received four days ago. Obviously, I missed several, plus they are not at a good time. I am like others, hoping to see them at a later date. It is a bit surprising that your organization, pretty tech savvy, can’t find a way of offering them at a later date. You have convinced me to learn more about AI, but let me down at the start!
Try this link to learn about our AI offerings.
Please re-run this series soon as AI feels like it will impact all of our lives. Sorry I missed the first three sessions. Thank you and thanks for all you do.
If you go to the main menu on the website and search under Online Classes for Artificial Intelligence you will see there are a few classes on Tuesdays at 10 am EST so you have a shot at getting in the classes on May 7, 14 and 21.
There’s also a separate listing here.
I, also, would like to see an archive of previous programs. I’m busy at the time th ck=lass is offered.
We don’t record our live technology classes, but we do have several on-demand learning experiences available at https://seniorplanet.org/on-demand/. Special program recordings and shorter “Tech Tips” videos on a variety of topics are available on our YouTube channel here: https://seniorplanet.org/tech-tips-playlist.
I would like to see these AI programs however I am busy at the times they are on zoom. Is there anyway we can rewatch them?
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