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Hands-On AI Workshop for Seniors

Safety, Security and Daily Living

2025-08-04 19:00:00 2025-08-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Hands-On AI Workshop for Seniors Learn how to integrate AI into your daily life while being safe and avoiding scams. This hands-on class taught by Hinsdale Central researcher Isa Ibrahim will cover a new topic each of the 3 sessions. Hinsdale Public Library - Board Room

Monday, August 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 19:00:00 2025-08-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Hands-On AI Workshop for Seniors Learn how to integrate AI into your daily life while being safe and avoiding scams. This hands-on class taught by Hinsdale Central researcher Isa Ibrahim will cover a new topic each of the 3 sessions. Hinsdale Public Library - Board Room

Learn how to integrate AI into your daily life while being safe and avoiding scams. This hands-on class taught by Hinsdale Central researcher Isa Ibrahim will cover a new topic each of the 3 sessions.

Discover how to safely and confidently use artificial intelligence (AI) in your daily life. Taught by Hinsdale Central student researcher Isa Ibrahim, founder of VolksAI. This hands-on workshop covers practical tools that can help you write, plan, organize, and protect yourself online. No prior tech experience is needed.

Participants are encouraged to bring a phone, tablet, or laptop. Library Chromebooks will be available for those who need a device. Each session includes simple demonstrations, printed handouts, and time for guided practice.

August 4: What Is AI

  • What artificial intelligence actually means, in plain language
  • Where AI already shows up in your life, such as maps, shopping, or voice assistants
  • Demonstration: Using AI to write a thank-you letter or recipe
  • Hands-on activity: Try asking AI to write a message or plan a simple meal
  • Take-home guide: How to use tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini

August 11: Staying Safe Online

  • How to recognize fake messages, scam emails, and misleading videos
  • Tips for checking if a message or link is real
  • Demonstration: Reviewing suspicious emails with the help of AI
  • Group quiz: Practice identifying scams and deep fakes
  • Take-home handout: Online safety checklist and trusted resources

August 18: Using AI in Everyday Life

  • How to use AI to create to-do lists, get reminders, or find health information
  • Demonstration: Asking AI for help with daily questions and tasks
  • Group activity: Work with AI to complete a real-life task
  • Reflection: What you learned and how you might use AI moving forward
  • Printed summary: Everyday uses of AI and where to go next

Program guides and printed materials will be provided each week.
Technical support will be available before and after each session.
You are welcome to attend any or all sessions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Education |

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