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Free ChatGPT Workshops Will Help Older Adults Use AI More Safely

Free ChatGPT Workshops Will Help Older Adults Use AI More Safely Summary OpenAI and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP are offering free, in-person workshops designed to help older adults become more comfortable using ChatGPT. The program will reach about 1,000 people in 10 communities across the United States, with lessons covering everyday uses […]

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Harlem Older Adults Tell New York City What They Want From AI

Harlem Older Adults Tell New York City What They Want From AI At a Harlem community forum, older New Yorkers spoke candidly about artificial intelligence—how they already use it, what worries them, and why they want clearer information from people they trust. The gathering was hosted by New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at […]

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How the Senate’s New AI Report Is Essential for Older Americans

What the Senate’s New AI Report Means for Older Americans Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, whether we deliberately use it or not. It can help doctors review medical information. It can power devices that detect falls and make services easier to access. Additionally, these trends raise concerns for the Senate aging committee, […]

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Aging Adults: The New Business AI Frontier

AI is increasingly targeting all human interactions. I am an older adult and somewhat savvy in computer technical issues. I do run my own homelab AI server, which is private, and my questions do not go to the cloud. I see AI and robotic devices moving into caretaking space. This is a multibillion-dollar market with […]

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Your Guide to Staying Safe From AI-Powered Scams in 2026

The Big Picture The 5 Main Types of AI Scams Type How It Works Real Example Voice cloning Uses seconds of audio to clone someone’s voice in real-time calls “Grandparent scam” — caller claims grandchild was arrested, demands bail money; one victim transferred money to Mexico for hours Deepfakes Fabricated photos/videos/voice that look/sound real Fake […]

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