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It is so nice to be able to ask questions to a 'real' person!
, Janice, MyChart Class Participant
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...
I never thought something like this could be for me. Now I'm writing for the world.
, GOLD Member, age 80s, Garner
I haven't felt this way about myself in over 20 years.
, GOLD Member, age 84
If I had taken this class four years ago, I never would have been scammed.
, GOLD Member, age 70s
We would have gone years without knowing how to do this.
, GOLD Member
I leave class feeling smarter each time. Priceless!
, Roger, GOLD Member
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...
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...
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.
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...
This week at GOLD was buzzing with energy, new faces, and plenty of “aha!” moments. On Tuesday , our Photos & QR Codes class packed the...
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