Browse all current explanations about AI
- About this site (and AI-generated text)
What this site is for, how it's written, and why some of it uses AI assistance. - Why AI sounds intelligent but isn't: Explained for older adults
What AI is actually doing when it seems to understand you, and why that's not the same as intelligence. - What AI can and cannot do: A guide for older adults
The practical capabilities and hard limits of current AI systems. - Why AI hallucinates (and why that won't be fixed): Explained for older adults
Why hallucinations happen, why they're built into how AI works, and why "fixing" them isn't straightforward. - What happened with Grok's image generator? (And what it reveals about AI safety)
Grok generated thousands of non-consensual sexualized images because safety guardrails were deliberately skipped - here's what happened and why it matters. - What "training data" means: AI Explained for older adults.
Where AI gets its knowledge, why that matters for accuracy and bias, and what "trained on" actually means. - The difference between AI and a search engine: Explained for older adults
Why AI chatbots work differently from Google, what each is good for, and when to use which. - Why AI can't reason (and what that actually means): Explained for older adults
Why AI can sound logical but isn't actually thinking, and what that means in practice. - What happens when you talk to AI: the process explained for older adults
What's actually happening behind the scenes when you type a question into ChatGPT or Claude. - Why everyone's suddenly talking about AI (and what actually changed)
Why AI exploded in 2023, what's actually new, and what's just rebranded old technology. - How to spot AI-generated text: A guide for older adults
The telltale signs of AI writing, why it's getting harder to detect, and when it matters. - Why older adults aren't using AI (and why that's about to change)
The data on AI adoption among over-60s, why the gap exists, and what needs to change. - Is AI safe for older adults to use? What you need to know.
What the real risks are (not sci-fi scenarios), what you can control, and simple safety practices. - How older adults can spot AI scams
How scammers use AI for voice cloning, fake emails, and deepfakes, plus how to protect yourself. - Does AI track older adults? What can you actually control?
What data AI systems collect, what they do with it, and which privacy settings actually matter. - Can AI help older adults with health and medical care? (What works and what is hype)
What AI actually does in healthcare settings, what's genuinely useful, and what's marketing. - AI chatbots for older adults: Which ones should you try?
Why there seem to be hundreds of AI tools, which ones actually matter, and how to choose one. - Why is AI suddenly appearing everywhere I look (And how to turn it off)
AI is appearing uninvited in search, Word, phones, and apps - here's why companies are doing this and how to turn it off. - What's the difference between 'using AI' and having AI forced upon you?
You're already using AI in spam filters, autocorrect, and photo organization - and it's been fine because it works quietly in the background without interrupting you. - Why do companies keep adding AI features that no one asked for?
Companies add AI for business reasons, not because you need it, and most features will disappear when people don't use them. - What you need to know about AI voice cloning scams (And how to protect yourself)
Voice cloning scams target specific high-risk groups - corporate finance staff, wealthy individuals, and families of social media users. - What are AI Agents and should you care?
Companies are rebranding automation as "AI agents." Some applications are genuinely useful (scheduling, basic customer service). - What does Apple partnering with Google mean for your iPhone? (And what you need to know about privacy)
Apple's adding Google's Gemini AI as an option on iPhone, although nothing will change automatically. - Am I too old to learn AI?
Age isn't the barrier to using AI. If you can use email or a search engine, you can use AI. - How can older adults start using AI tools? A simple guide.
Pick one AI tool, ask a question, see what happens. Understanding why it feels complicated when it isn't, which tool to choose, and the simple steps to get started. - Will AI destroy my social life and human connection?
AI won't destroy your social life, but it might make avoiding human connection easier. Understanding the risks, where AI helps versus replaces relationships, and how to use it without becoming isolated. - Is AI going to replace human interaction with doctors and caregivers?
AI changes which healthcare interactions involve humans. Where AI helps, where it can't replace people, and keeping human connection in care. - How can I use AI to help me live independently?
AI can help with living independently through medication management, fall detection, and daily reminders. Understanding what's realistic versus marketing hype, and where technology creates new dependencies. - How AI helps protect your money (and how criminals use AI to steal it)
Your bank is using artificial intelligence right now to watch your money. So are the criminals trying to steal it. Here's what both sides are doing, and what you actually need to watch for. - What happens to my conversations with AI chatbots?
The question isn't really about data storage policies or privacy agreements. It's about whether it's safe to try these tools without regret, embarrassment, or consequences you can't undo. - What is the UK governments free AI training, and should I take it?
The UK government is offering free workplace AI training to all UK adults, aiming to train 10 million workers by 2030. - What's the NHS doing with AI and robots to detect lung cancer?
The NHS is trialling technology that spots suspicious lung nodules faster and takes more precise biopsies, but doctors still make the diagnosis. - What is New Zealand doing about AI training (and how does it compare to the UK)?
NZ released its AI strategy in July 2025, but unlike the UK's plan to train 10 million people, it focuses on businesses and public servants, not the general public. - Does AI discriminate against older workers or reinforce ageism?
Yes, and the evidence is substantial, though it's often unintentional rather than deliberate. - What is the EU AI Act, and does it affect me?
The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, banning dangerous uses and heavily regulating high-risk systems. - Why are the most experienced workers suddenly the ones who trust AI the least?
Boomers' AI confidence has crashed 35% as workplace adoption accelerates. They're using it more but trusting it less. This is a mini investigation into what they are seeing. - Why your kids are fretting about jobs these days
Something has shifted in the employment landscape over the past six months. Companies now explicitly cite AI in layoff announcements. Entry-level jobs are disappearing. And your children's concerns are justified.
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