Artificial Intelligence for Seniors

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This plain-language course explains what artificial intelligence is, how it’s already part of your everyday life, and how to use it confidently — without feeling overwhelmed or left behind.

What will you learn in the course?

What Is AI, Really?

Cut through the hype and get a clear, honest explanation of what artificial intelligence is — and what it isn’t. No jargon, no science fiction, just plain answers to the questions everyone is already asking.

AI in Your Daily Life

AI is already in your home, your phone, and your TV — you may just not have noticed. Learn to recognize the AI tools you already use every day, from voice assistants to streaming recommendations to email filters.

Talking to AI

Try it for yourself. Learn how to have a useful conversation with an AI assistant like ChatGPT, ask it questions, get help with writing, and understand what kinds of tasks it does well — and where it falls short.

Staying Safe with AI

Learn to spot AI-generated scams, deepfake videos, and fake voices being used to deceive people. Understand what to trust, what to question, and how to protect yourself and your family from AI-powered fraud.

AI for Health and Wellness

Explore how AI is being used in healthcare — from medication reminders and symptom checkers to hearing aids and fall detection. Learn how to make the most of these tools while knowing when to rely on your doctor instead.

Living Confidently with AI

Bring it all together. Build a personal approach to AI that works for your life — staying curious, keeping your boundaries, and knowing how to adapt as technology keeps changing.

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1: What Is AI, Really? 9 topics
1 1.1 Introduction
2 1.2 Pre-assessment: What have you heard about AI?
3 1.3 Discussion: Where AI came from and how it learned
4 1.4 Tutorial: The difference between AI, robots, and computers
5 1.5 Discussion: What AI can do — and what it cannot
6 1.6 Tutorial: Recognizing AI tools in everyday products
7 1.7 Lab: Explore an AI assistant for the first time
8 1.8 Exercise: Fact or fiction? Common AI myths
9 1.9 Conclusion
Unit 2
Unit 2: AI in Your Daily Life 8 topics
1 2.1 Introduction
2 2.2 Pre-assessment: Which AI tools have you already used?
3 2.3 Discussion: Voice assistants — Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant
4 2.4 Tutorial: How Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify recommend content
5 2.5 Discussion: AI in your email, maps, and phone camera
6 2.6 Exercise: Spot the AI — identifying hidden AI in everyday apps
7 2.7 Lab: Use a voice assistant to set a reminder or answer a question
8 2.8 Conclusion
Unit 3
Unit 3: Talking to AI 8 topics
1 3.1 Introduction
2 3.2 Pre-assessment: Have you ever chatted with an AI assistant?
3 3.3 Tutorial: How to start a conversation with ChatGPT or a similar tool
4 3.4 Discussion: Asking good questions — tips for getting useful answers
5 3.5 Exercise: Ask AI to help you write a letter or answer a question
6 3.6 Discussion: When AI is helpful and when to double-check its answers
7 3.7 Lab: Use an AI assistant to help plan something in your own life
8 3.8 Conclusion
Unit 4
Unit 4: Staying Safe with AI 8 topics
1 4.1 Introduction
2 4.2 Pre-assessment: Have you encountered AI-generated content or scams?
3 4.3 Discussion: What are deepfakes and why do they matter?
4 4.4 Tutorial: How to spot AI-generated images, audio, and video
5 4.5 Exercise: Real or fake? — Identifying AI-generated content
6 4.6 Discussion: AI-powered phone and email scams targeting seniors
7 4.7 Lab: Verify a suspicious message or image using simple tools
8 4.8 Conclusion
Unit 5
Unit 5: AI for Health and Wellness 8 topics
1 5.1 Introduction
2 5.2 Pre-assessment: What health technology do you already use?
3 5.3 Discussion: AI in hospitals, clinics, and medical diagnosis
4 5.4 Tutorial: Symptom checkers, medication reminders, and health apps
5 5.5 Discussion: Smart devices for safety — fall detection and emergency alerts
6 5.6 Exercise: Explore a health AI tool and evaluate its usefulness
7 5.7 Lab: Set up a medication reminder using a voice assistant or app
8 5.8 Conclusion
Unit 6
Unit 6: Living Confidently with AI 8 topics
1 6.1 Introduction
2 6.2 Pre-assessment: How do you feel about AI now compared to Unit 1?
3 6.3 Discussion: Staying in charge — your values and your choices
4 6.4 Exercise: Thinking critically about new AI tools before you use them
5 6.5 Discussion: How to stay up to date without feeling overwhelmed
6 6.6 Tutorial: Where to find trusted, plain-language AI news and resources
7 6.7 Lab: Capstone — “My AI Action Plan” — what I’ll use, what I’ll avoid, and why
8 6.8 Conclusion

Ready to understand AI on your own terms?

Join Artificial Intelligence for Seniors and build the confidence to navigate an AI-powered world. No technical background needed — just a healthy sense of curiosity.