Communication
Ask AI to summarize a long email
Got a long email and short on time? Paste it into ChatGPT or Claude and ask for a one-paragraph summary. You'll know what matters before you've finished your coffee.
AI Made Simple
AI, made simple.
No tech background required.
Artificial intelligence is everywhere now, in the news, on your phone, in the tools your doctor and your bank already use. GOLD teaches older adults what AI actually is, how to use it on their own terms, and how to spot the scams that come with it.
AI Tips
Quick, practical ways to use AI to make daily life easier.
Communication
Translate anything in seconds
Traveling, helping a neighbor, or reading a recipe in another language? Ask AI to translate. It handles dozens of languages and can even read it aloud for you on your phone.
Health
Get a second opinion on medical questions
Before your doctor visit, ask AI what questions to bring. It won't replace your doctor, but it will help you walk in prepared, with the right things to ask.
Daily Life
Plan a meal around what's already in your kitchen
List what you have on hand and ask AI for a recipe that uses it. Faster than searching, friendlier than a cookbook, and you might not need that grocery run after all.
Safety
Spot a suspicious message
Paste a strange email or text into AI and ask, “Does this look like a scam?” It can spot the red flags you might miss and explain exactly what feels off.
Learning
Learn anything, at your own pace
Want to understand something you've always wondered about? Ask AI to explain it like you've never heard of it before. You can keep asking questions until it makes sense, without anyone losing patience.
What AI actually is
AI isn’t a robot from a movie. It’s a set of tools that recognize patterns, in words, images, and voices, and respond to what you ask. You’ve probably used it without realizing: your phone’s autocorrect, the voice assistant that sets your timer, the photo app that finds pictures of your grandkids.
Chatbots
Tools like ChatGPT that answer questions in plain English, from recipe ideas to drafting a letter.
Voice assistants
Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant respond when you speak, helpful when typing is hard.
Image & photo tools
AI that organizes photos, removes glare, or creates pictures from a description you type.
Smart search
When you ask a question on Google or in your patient portal and get a written answer back, that's AI summarizing for you.
What you’ll learn
Our AI Made Simple workshops are hands-on, small-group, and built around real questions from older adults.
Your first conversation with AI
How to ask a chatbot a question, what makes a good prompt, and what to do when the answer isn't quite right.
Everyday wins
Using AI to write a thank-you note, plan a meal, summarize a long email, or explain a medical term in plain English.
What AI shouldn't do
When to double-check AI answers, what personal information to never type in, and how to recognize when something feels off.
AI in healthcare
How AI shows up in patient portals, telehealth, and health information, and how to make it work for you instead of around you.
AI is everywhere, so are AI scams.
AI-generated voices that sound like a grandchild, fake emails written by chatbots, deepfake videos of public figures, the same tools that help can be used to deceive.
GOLD pairs every AI Made Simple class with our S.C.A.M. framework: Stop, Confirm, Avoid sharing personal information, Make a report. One memorable decision tool you can use the moment something feels off.
Learn about our Scam Prevention trainingAI doesn’t have to feel intimidating.
We’ll show you, step by step.
Join a free workshop, host one in your community, or get one-on-one support, whatever fits your pace.