OpenAI has partnered with AARP to deliver free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops designed specifically for older adults across the United States. According to OpenAI, the initiative will reach 1,000 older adults in 10 U.S. cities, focusing on building practical AI skills in a safe environment.
The workshops aim to help older adults integrate AI tools into their everyday lives through direct, practical training. The collaboration between OpenAI and AARP represents an effort to make AI technology more accessible to demographics that may be less familiar with emerging technologies. The program emphasizes both practical skill-building and safe usage practices for ChatGPT and related AI tools.
The initiative addresses a growing need for digital literacy programs tailored to older populations as AI tools become increasingly integrated into daily activities. By providing free, in-person training across multiple cities, the partnership seeks to reduce barriers to AI adoption among older adults.