Helping older adults use AI in everyday life

OpenAI
OpenAI Academy and OATS host free workshops to teach older adults to use ChatGPT for practical tasks and online safety.

Summary

OpenAI Academy, in collaboration with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, is launching the Older Adults AI Skills Jam. This initiative is a free, in-person learning experience designed to help older adults use ChatGPT confidently and safely for practical guidance, information finding, and writing. The program is part of a multi-year effort to build practical AI skills and promote online safety, including teaching participants to recognize common scams. The workshops will be held in ten communities across the U.S. in partnership with local organizations like Senior Planet and public libraries, reflecting a growing trend of increased ChatGPT usage among adults aged 55 and older. This broader push aims to make AI literacy accessible to everyone.

(Source:OpenAI)