If you’re 65 or older and the words “artificial intelligence” make you feel out of your depth, this text is for you. No technical jargon, no condescension \u2014 just a straightforward guide to understanding and using this technology that can really simplify your life.<\/p>\n
Artificial intelligence is a computer program that can answer your questions, help you with tasks, and have a conversation with you \u2014 sort of like texting with someone very knowledgeable. You type your question, and it answers. That simple.<\/p>\n
Go to chat.openai.com in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari \u2014 doesn’t matter). Create a free account with your email address. That’s it. You can start asking questions. No need to install anything on your computer.<\/p>\n
Start by asking it to explain a newspaper article you found confusing. Or ask it for a simple recipe with what you have in your fridge. You can also ask it to write an email to your grandchildren, summarize the day’s news for you, or explain a medical term your doctor used.<\/p>\n
AI sometimes makes mistakes \u2014 always verify important information. Never give it your passwords, social insurance number, or banking information. And remember: there’s no such thing as a stupid question. AI answers everything patiently, even if you ask the same thing five times.<\/p>\n
Ask a grandchild or a neighbor to help you the first time. Once you understand the basic idea (type a question, read the answer), you’ll be independent. It’s really no more complicated than sending a text.<\/p>\n
You lived before the internet, before cell phones, before computers \u2014 and you adapted each time. AI is the next step, and you’re more than capable of taking it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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