Welcome Inquisitive Newcomer
Are you an Inquisitive Newcomer who is just beginning your journey with AI technology.
You’ve heard terms like “artificial intelligence” and “AI assistants” in the news and from your grandchildren, but you haven’t had much hands-on experience yet.
You’re curious about how these new tools might help in your daily life, though you feel a bit hesitant about trying unfamiliar technology.
You’re interested in starting with simple things like talking to an AI assistant or using basic voice commands.
Right now, are you looking to:
- Understand what AI actually is, in plain language without all
the technical jargon. - Learn about AI that might already be in devices you own.
- Have someone guide you through your first conversations
with AI. - Try simple things like asking about the weather or looking
up facts. - Build confidence through practice in a supportive environment where you can ask questions.
This is place for you!
Lesson 1: Understanding AI in Simple Terms
- What is artificial intelligence in everyday language
- How AI is already part of your daily life (examples you might not realize)
- Demystifying common misconceptions about AI
- The difference between AI assistants and other computer programs
- Simple benefits AI can bring to seniors’ lives
Lesson 2: Choosing your First AI Assistant (Chatbot)
- Introduction to “Friendly Companions” category of AI tools
- Comparison of beginner-friendly AI assistants:
- Claude (Anthropic) – Known for helpful, safe responses and document analysis
- ChatGPT (OpenAI) – Popular AI assistant for various queries
- Bing Chat – Microsoft’s AI search assistant integrated with Edge browser
- Pi (Inflection AI) – Designed for personal, empathetic conversations
- How to choose the right assistant based on your needs and devices
- Free vs. paid options explained
Lesson 3: Signing up for ChatGPT or Claude
- Step-by-step guide to creating an account on OpenAI (ChatGPT)
- Navigating to the website
- Creating a username and password
- Verifying your email
- Basic account settings
- Step-by-step guide to creating an account on Anthropic (Claude)
- Accessing Claude through the website
- Setting up your profile
- Security considerations
- Free tier limitations
- Tips for remembering your login information securely
- Step-by-step guide to creating an account on OpenAI (ChatGPT)
Lesson 4: Your First Conversation with an Chatbot
- Basic etiquette for interacting with AI assistants
- How to start a conversation (greetings aren’t necessary but fine)
- Simple queries to practice: weather, facts, definitions
- How to phrase clear questions to get the best responses
- Understanding that AI assistants aren’t perfect
- Guided practice with sample conversations
Lesson 5: Overcoming Initial Hesitation
- Common concerns and how to address them
- Privacy basics: what happens to your conversations with AI
- Practice exercises to build confidence
- What to do if you don’t understand the AI’s response
- How to end conversations or start fresh
- Setting realistic expectations about AI capabilities