OpenAI announces a partnership with AARP and its Older Adults Technology Services to help older adults use artificial intelligence with more confidence and safety. The initiative starts with an educational video in the OpenAI Academy that shows how to use ChatGPT to spot and avoid scams, and it's part of a multiyear effort. (openai.com)
Qué anunció OpenAI y AARP
The collaboration is a national program aiming to bring practical AI training to older adult communities. One key item is a short video that teaches warning signs in suspicious messages and explains how to use ChatGPT as a “second opinion” to review possible fraud.
The goal isn’t to replace personal judgment, but to give tools to think before you act. (openai.com)
Qué incluye el programa
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Expansion of AI training, updating Senior Planet's in-person and online curriculum and delivering subgrants to local organizations to scale digital literacy. (openai.com)
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Programs focused on digital safety and privacy, with an updated AI guide for older adults and data-protection courses for AARP state offices. (openai.com)
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Research and community insights, including an annual national survey on AI use among older adults. (openai.com)
Contexto y antecedentes
In 2024, OpenAI and OATS worked together to launch the Societal Resilience Fund, with a $2 million commitment supported by Microsoft, to strengthen programs like Senior Planet and other community initiatives. OpenAI also notes that the OpenAI Academy has already helped more than 2 million people with free AI resources. (openai.com)
¿Por qué esto importa para ti o para un familiar mayor?
Have you ever seen an older person get an urgent message asking for money or personal details and not know what to do? It happens all the time. According to AARP, AI use among older adults has doubled and about 30 percent are excited about its potential.
Teaching them to spot signals like urgent language, requests to keep things secret, or suspicious links can prevent real losses. (openai.com)
Un ejemplo práctico
Imagine your dad gets a message that says: "Call now or you will lose your account" with a link. What can you actually do?
- Don’t click the link or share personal information.
- Copy the message text (without passwords) and ask ChatGPT: "Does this message look like a scam? Point out why."
- Use the response as a guide and verify the source with a family member or the official organization.
Remember that ChatGPT can help identify suspicious patterns, but it shouldn’t be your only line of defense. It’s always good to confirm by other means. (openai.com)
Recursos para empezar ahora
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Watch the video and courses on the OpenAI Academy for practical guidance on spotting scams. OpenAI Academy. (openai.com)
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Check local Senior Planet programs for in-person classes and community support. Senior Planet. (openai.com)
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Review AARP materials and surveys to understand how older adults use AI and what concerns they have. AARP. (openai.com)
Reflexión final
This isn’t just about teaching technology — it’s about putting practical tools in the hands of those most at risk from digital scams. Want the good news? There are free, targeted programs designed for the pace and needs of older adults.
With simple steps, family conversations, and community resources, AI can be a real and safe help for more people. (openai.com)
