AI Safety Education for Older Adults

Helping Older Adults
Use AI Safely &
Confidently.

A friendly, easy-to-follow workshop that teaches seniors how to recognize AI scams, spot fake messages, and use tools like ChatGPT with confidence — no tech background required.

✔ Designed specifically for older adults ✔ Plain language, no jargon ✔ Hands-on examples & activities
What You'll Learn

Practical Skills, Not Technical Jargon

This workshop walks participants through real examples of AI scams and tools, step by step, so they leave feeling more confident — not more confused.

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How to recognize the warning signs of an AI scam or fake message before you respond.

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How to protect your personal and financial information online and over the phone.

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How to use everyday AI tools like ChatGPT safely, and who to call when something feels wrong.

Workshop Topics

What We Cover Together

Every topic is taught with real, relatable examples — and plenty of time for questions.

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AI Scams & Fake Messages

Learn to spot fake texts, emails, and calls — including ones that sound like they're from family or your bank.

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Deepfakes & Impersonation

See real examples of AI-faked voices and videos, and learn simple ways to verify who you're really talking to.

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Protecting Personal Information

Simple habits to keep your passwords, accounts, and personal details safe from scammers.

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Spotting AI-Generated Misinformation

How to tell when a photo, video, or news story might have been created or altered by AI.

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Safe Use of ChatGPT & AI Tools

A gentle, hands-on introduction to using AI tools like ChatGPT for everyday tasks — safely and confidently.

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What to Do When Something Feels Suspicious

A clear, simple plan for pausing, checking, and getting help before you click, reply, or send money.

Try It Yourself

Real or Fake? Test Your Instincts

This is a small taste of what we practice together in the workshop. Read each message below and decide: is it real, or an AI-powered scam?

Score: 0 / 3
📱 Text message: "Grandma, it's me, I lost my phone and I'm in trouble. Please send $800 in gift cards to this number, don't tell mom and dad yet, I'll explain later."
📧 Email from your pharmacy: "Your prescription refill is ready for pickup. Store hours: 9am–7pm. Questions? Call the pharmacy directly at the number on your insurance card."
☎️ Phone call: An automated voice says it's from "Medicare Services" and says your benefits will be cancelled today unless you confirm your Social Security number right now.
Built Just for This Audience

Designed Specifically for Older Adults

This isn't a generic tech class slowed down. Every part of the workshop — the pace, the language, the examples — is built from the ground up for older adults.

  • Patient, friendly instructors — no question is too basic
  • Plain language, with no confusing tech jargon
  • Comfortable pacing with plenty of time for questions
  • Large-print handouts and easy-to-read slides
  • Small, welcoming group settings

WHO IT'S FOR

Perfect for adults 60+ who want to feel more confident and less anxious about scams, AI, and technology in general.

FORMAT

A 60–90 minute in-person session, with real examples, live demonstrations, and open discussion.

Available for Your Organization

Perfect For

We bring the workshop directly to organizations that serve older adults.

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Senior Centers

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Libraries

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Community Centers

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Assisted-Living Communities

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Faith Communities

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Other Community Groups

Get Involved

Bring the Workshop to Life

Whether you run an organization or you'd simply like to attend a workshop yourself, choose the form below that fits you.

🏢 For Organizations

Bring the Workshop to Your Organization

Senior centers, libraries, assisted-living communities, and other organizations can request a free consultation to host a workshop.

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🙋 For Older Adults

Interested in Attending a Workshop?

Tell us a little about yourself and we'll let you know about upcoming workshops near you.

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Give the Older Adults in Your Life More Confidence

Whether you run an organization or want to attend yourself, we'd love to help.