Helping older adults use AI in everyday life
September 16, 2026Global AffairsHelping older adults use AI in everyday lifeIn collaboration with OATS, bringing free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops to 1,000 older adults across 10 U.S. citiesLoading…ShareAI should be useful and accessible to everyone. That means making sure people of every age have the support they need to use these tools to help make everyday life easier. The Jam is part of a multi-year effort OpenAI launched with OATS to help older adults build practical AI skills and stay safe online through its flagship program, Senior Planet.Data shows that older adults are increasingly using ChatGPT for practical guidance, finding information, and writing.
- ▪September 16, 2026Global AffairsHelping older adults use AI in everyday lifeIn collaboration with OATS, bringing free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops to 1,000 older adults across 10 U.S. citiesLoading…ShareAI should be useful and accessible to
- ▪That means making sure people of every age have the support they need to use these tools to help make everyday life easier.
- ▪The Jam is part of a multi-year effort OpenAI launched with OATS to help older adults build practical AI skills and stay safe online through its flagship program, Senior Planet.Data shows that older adults are increasingly using ChatGPT for
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| Publication time | Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT |
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September 16, 2026Global AffairsHelping older adults use AI in everyday lifeIn collaboration with OATS, bringing free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops to 1,000 older adults across 10 U.S. citiesLoading…ShareAI should be useful and accessible to everyone. That means making sure people of every age have the support they need to use these tools to help make everyday life easier. For older adults, that can mean getting help planning a trip, understanding a confusing letter or bill, spotting a possible scam, pursuing a new hobby, or staying connected with family and loved ones.Today, OpenAI Academy, in collaboration with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is hosting the Older Adults AI Skills Jam: a free, in-person learning experience designed to help older adults use ChatGPT…
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