Below is an ongoing, growing list of resources regarding how technology and AI can make our lives easier:
GENERAL TECH EDUCATION SITES
Senior Planet: https://seniorplanet.org/ Digital Literacy Classes: Access free online and in-person workshops through Senior Planet from AARP, featuring courses on cloud storage, video chatting, and smartphone apps.
National Council on Aging: NCOA offers free tech education for older adults through national partnerships like IBM SkillsBuild and Cyber-Seniors
LEARN: Lifelong Education and Aging Resource Network. LEARN is an Idaho based 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization formed to provide free community education on aging and caregiving topics by experts in the community.
AI FOCUSED INFORMATION
Lindy-Friendlytech
https://www.youtube.com/@Lindy-FriendlyTech
AI for Seniors, and any other useful videos
Jeff Su https://www.youtube.com/jeffsu
One of my favorite - funny and clear. Productivity-focused AI: email, documents, Google Workspace, “work smarter.”
Two Minute Papers
https://www.youtube.com/@TwoMinutePapers/featured
Delightful short summaries of new AI research — “wow factor” videos.
3Blue1Brown
https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown
Beautiful visual explanations of neural networks and math ideas behind AI.
The AI Advantage https://www.youtube.com/@aiadvantage
Very practical ChatGPT tutorials, beginner workflows, prompt tips. Great first stop.
Matt Wolfe https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
Weekly AI news, tool demos, “what changed this week.” Good for keeping up.
OpenAI https://www.youtube.com/@OpenAI
Official ChatGPT demos, feature launches, voice/image examples.
IBM Technology
https://www.youtube.com/@IBMTechnology
Clear explainers on AI agents, models, coding, and AI fundamentals.