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Member Story

It is so nice to be able to ask questions to a 'real' person!

, Janice, MyChart Class Participant

Asking Questions to a Real Person

May 22, 2026Read story
News

GOLD Speaks at the Apex Lions Club

GOLD recently had the privilege of speaking at a meeting of the Apex Lions Club, sharing our mission of bridging the gap between technology and the older adults it was built to serve. The conversation centered on the three pillars of GOLD's work: digital health literacy (helping seniors confidently navigate tools like MyChart), scam prevention through our S.C.A.M. framework (Stop, Confirm, Avoid, Make a Report), and AI literacy for everyday life. We also talked about a guiding principle...

May 18, 2026Read story
Member Story

I never thought something like this could be for me. Now I'm writing for the world.

, GOLD Member, age 80s, Garner

From Curious to Substack Author

May 1, 2026Read story
Member Story

I haven't felt this way about myself in over 20 years.

, GOLD Member, age 84

I Am Still a Leader

April 22, 2026Read story
Member Story

If I had taken this class four years ago, I never would have been scammed.

, GOLD Member, age 70s

If I Had Taken This Class Four Years Ago

April 10, 2026Read story
Member Story

We would have gone years without knowing how to do this.

, GOLD Member

We Would Have Gone Years Without Knowing

March 28, 2026Read story
Member Story

I leave class feeling smarter each time. Priceless!

, Roger, GOLD Member

Roger Said It Best

March 15, 2026Read story
Scam Alert

Recognizing Scam Emails, Texts, and Phone Calls: A Safety Guide for Older Adults

Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected with loved ones. Unfortunately, it has also made it easier for scammers to target people, especially older adults. What is an AI Voice Scam? One of the newest and most concerning tactics is AI voice cloning. Scammers can now use a copy of a person’s voice using just a few seconds of audio from social media, voicemail greetings, or online videos. They may pretend to be your child, grandchild, friend, or even someone from your bank. The...

March 3, 2026Read story
News

What's New at My Doctor's Office: A Guide to Understanding AI Note-Taking

If you’ve been to the doctor’s office recently, you may have noticed something new. Your physician might have mentioned something about it, using phrases or words like “automatic note taking” or “ambient scribe”. This might sound a little unfamiliar at first, so let’s break it down. What Are AI Recordings? AI recordings use artificial intelligence to listen during a doctor’s office and assist with turning the conversation into medical notes that are stored in your health record. Think of it...

January 31, 2026Read story
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Common Myths about Artificial Intelligence

AI is everywhere, but so are the myths about it. Learn the truth about what AI can and can't do, and why it's a tool, not a replacement for human thinking.

January 12, 2026Read story
News

AI Breakthroughs, Scam Prevention, and What's Next: GOLD Week in Review

From our first packed ChatGPT class to staying safe online, here's what happened this week at GOLD What an incredible week we had! From...

October 12, 2025Read story
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Full Classes, Fresh Faces, and Big ‘Aha!’ Moments at GOLD This Week

This week at GOLD was buzzing with energy, new faces, and plenty of “aha!” moments. On Tuesday , our Photos & QR Codes class packed the...

September 27, 2025Read story

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