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I'm reporting live from Pienza — a tiny, gorgeous, medieval town in Tuscany where the wine is excellent and the internet is, as my mother would say, S-H-I-TTY. Real-time voice conversations with Claude? Absolutely not happening. But my AI has still been incredibly useful out here — just not in the ways I expected.This week I'm sharing eight things I've used Claude for since landing in Italy, and almost all of them involve pointing my phone camera at something I don't understand. A washing machine with Italian dials. A church sign in Italian. A medicine box from the farmacia. A local art exhibit poster. Plants along a trail. Each time, a quick photo and a simple question got me exactly what I needed — no WiFi required.Also this week: two recommendations worth adding to your travel toolkit. First, a heartfelt case for taking a trip with your siblings — and why a month in Tuscany has turned into a masterclass in family history. And second, the AllTrails app, which led me on a walk through wheat fields so gorgeous they looked like a postcard.Come join me in Tuscany.SHOW LINKS: 🥾 AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.comCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome From Tuscany01:02 Internet Reality Check02:42 AI Travel Wins03:37 Photo Translation Tricks05:16 Everyday Problem Solving06:13 Keep Expectations Grounded06:38 Trip With Siblings08:06 AllTrails Hiking App10:12 Closing Thoughts And SafetyaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

My friend, Bill, isn’t a tech expert — he’s a consultant, pickleball player, and self-described regular guy who started using AI and never looked back. He calls his ChatGPT assistant “John,” and the two of them have something he only half-jokingly calls a bromance.In this episode, Bill shares how he uses AI for business reports, travel planning, tax calculations, writing an obituary for a friend, planning a dinner party, and even choosing the perfect exterior paint color for his new house. His take: if you ask the right questions, it never really lets you down.Also in this episode — a robot that just beat the human world record in a half-marathon, AI personal trainers taking over from human coaches, and a New York Times love letter that I guarantee will make your day.Come on in — you’re going to love Bill.SHOW LINKS:📰 “A Robot Named Lightning” — NYT (Adeel Hassan, April 19)📰 “To Reach Their Fitness Goals, They Hired ‘CoachGPT’” — NYT (Chris Cohen, April 18)📚 The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly📰 “My Wife Is 85. She Takes My Breath Away” — NYT (Roger Rosenblatt, April 18)Chapters:00:00 Welcome to aiGED00:20 Robot Wins Half Marathon01:44 Coach GPT Fitness Trend03:12 Meet Bill the Guest05:26 Travel Planning with AI05:54 Choosing Your Chatbot07:20 AI as Daily Sidekick08:17 Templates and Writing Help11:19 Home and Life Planning12:50 Cooking and Voice Chat13:28 AI Risks and Caution15:48 Recommendations and Homework17:54 Wrap Up and FarewellaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

I’m heading to Italy (Rome, Pienza and Florence) at the end of April for a month with my three siblings — and Claude has been my behind-the-scenes planning partner. This week I’m sharing 11 real things I asked my AI to help me with: from TSA rules for power banks and Italian electrical adapters, to turning a friend’s detailed Rome notes into two walking tours, cracking coffee bar etiquette, and getting my custom Google Maps working on my iPhone.Also this week: two AI news stories worth a listen, a hilarious Instagram recommendation that will make you laugh and think, and homework — five scammer red flags inspired by a friend’s painful experience — that could protect someone you love.Pull up a chair. This one’s got a little bit of everything. SHOW LINKS:📰 Americans losing trust in AI for healthcare: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-04-07/americans-may-be-losing-trust-for-ai-in-health-care-survey📰 Stanford HAI 2026 AI Index Report: https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2026-ai-index-report📸 husk.irl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/husk.irl🔗 NCOA scam resources: https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-are-ai-scams-a-guide-for-older-adultChapters:00:00 Welcome and Updates01:15 AI Health Trust News02:14 AI Adoption Explosion03:15 Italy Trip Prep Begins04:21 Power and Plug Planning06:44 Rome Notes to Walking Tours08:56 Food and Cafe Etiquette11:59 Strikes and Book Picks13:50 Seat Picks and Calendar Magic17:23 Maps on iPhone18:54 Husk IRL Recommendation21:21 Scam Red Flags Homework24:34 Final Wrap UpaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

If you have grandkids, great-grandkids, or kids down the street, this episode is for you. Ginny has been doing a lot of reading on what AI might actually do to our schools — not in a vague, hand-wavy way, but in a real, picture-by-picture way. What could a classroom look like in three to five years? What happens to college? And what does any of this mean for the kids we love? That’s what this episode is about.Ginny walks through three different age groups — elementary school, middle and high school, and college — and paints multiple scenarios for each. Along the way she shares the story of a $3 million AI chatbot that collapsed in three months, a private school where kids spend just two hours a day on AI-powered lessons, a University of Pennsylvania study showing students learning six to nine months ahead of their peers, and a Princeton professor whose students said something about AI that Ginny hasn’t been able to stop thinking about. In the news this week: a New York Times investigation into how accurate Google’s AI Overviews really are (the answer might surprise you — or maybe not), and a brand new Gallup survey of more than 1,500 young Americans that reveals how Gen Z really feels about AI right now. Spoiler: they’re curious, frustrated, and a little bit angry — all at the same time. Ginny also recommends a road trip to the zoo with a three-year-old and makes the case for bringing popcorn back into your life.If you’ve been nodding along whenever someone says “AI is going to change education” but couldn’t quite picture what that actually means — this episode will help you see it.SHOW LINKS:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/technology/google-ai-overviews-accuracy.htmlhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/708224/gen-adoption-steady-skepticism-climbs.aspxCHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome and Preview01:22 Google AI Overviews Accuracy04:24 Gen Z Feelings on AI07:01 Education in 3 to 5 Years08:35 Elementary School Scenarios12:10 Middle and High School Futures17:54 College and the Future of Degrees23:05 Key Takeaways on Learning23:55 Recommendations Zoo Trip Planning26:27 Wrap Up and Safety RemindersaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

On April 7th, Anthropic announced Claude Mythos — described as “by far the most powerful AI model we’ve ever developed.” But instead of releasing it to the public, they locked it away. In this episode, Ginny explains what Mythos can do, why it matters to everyday people, and what the emergency meeting between the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and America’s biggest banks was all about.Mythos identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities — hidden security flaws — across every major operating system and browser, including a 27-year-old bug in software used in internet routers. Anthropic responded by forming Project Glasswing, a coalition of 40 organizations working to patch those vulnerabilities before bad actors can exploit them. Ginny breaks it all down in plain English, including what you can do right now to protect yourself.Also in this episode — ten hands-free Siri commands for safer driving, Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s provocative take on which workers will thrive in an AI economy (hint: it’s not the elite degree holders), plus recommendations for the NYT Cooking app and a five-ingredient lemon-lime cream dessert that looks far more impressive than it is.Links to all articles and the recipe are in the show notes. And don’t skip this week’s homework: check for software updates and install them. After this episode, you’ll know exactly why.SHOW LINKS:10 Things You Can Ask Siri While Driving — https://medium.com/@justinpineda/10-things-you-can-ask-siri-while-driving-250595c8f2e7Palantir CEO Says Only Two Types Will Survive AI — https://medium.com/predict/palantir-ceo-says-only-two-types-will-survive-ai-and-elite-degrees-arent-one-of-them-341c222044e0Lemon-Lime Cream Recipe — NYT Cooking - https://www.nytimes.com/subscription/cooking.htmlCHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to aiGED01:09 Where the Stories Come From02:35 Siri Tips for Driving04:10 Palantir CEO on Jobs07:02 Introducing Claude Mythos09:02 Cybersecurity Basics11:18 Mythos Finds Zero Days13:01 Project Glass Wing Access14:18 Government and Bank Alarm16:44 Why Anthropic Locked It17:18 What It Means for You20:11 Apps and Dessert Picks22:22 Homework and Wrap UpaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Thinking about a move to a senior living community — or just wondering if you should? In this episode, Ginny Deerin shares one of her most personal AI projects yet: using  AI to research, decide, and plan her move to The Peninsula, a new senior living community being built in Charleston, South Carolina.She walks you through every step — how she used AI to compare communities, think through whether it was the right move, figure out if she could afford it, review a fifty-page contract, choose her actual apartment, and start planning her space. AI was her researcher, counselor, financial sounding board, contract reviewer, and interior design consultant. All in one.Also in this episode: the jaw-dropping story of a man who built a $1.8 billion company with just his brother and a lot of AI — and a warning about AI voice cloning scams that you'll want to share with your whole family today. Plus two recommendations, a listener question that taught even Ginny something new about YouTube, and a homework assignment that involves a pen, some paper, and the people you love most.Whether you're thinking about a move like this or simply want to see what AI can do when you give it a big, meaty, real-life project — this episode is for you.SHOW LINKS📰 NYT Medvi story: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/technology/ai-startup-medvi-matthew-gallagher.html 📰 Journal of Accountancy elder fraud story: https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2026/apr/elder-fraud-rises-as-scammers-use-ai/ 🎟️ Charleston Library Society — Deepak Srivastava talk: https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/bond-street-reit-speaker-series-deepak-srivastava/ 🎙️ KIDSTaiLES on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kidstailes/id1877547450CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to aiGED01:33 AI in the News: The $1.8 Billion Two-Man Company03:44 AI Voice Cloning Scams — And the Safe Word Fix06:04 Why I Started Planning for Senior Living08:35 Part 1: Researching My Options10:47 Part 2: Is This Really What I Want?12:46 Part 3: Can I Afford It?16:23 Part 4: Making the Decision and Reviewing the Contract18:49 Part 5: Designing My New Space22:25 Recommendations25:56 Listener Question: Hindi Translation on YouTube26:59 Homework and Wrap UpaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

No big topic this week — just 14 real things I did with AI in my everyday life. Reviewing blood test results with my doctor appointment coming up. Finding the right boots for Italian cobblestones. Saving $100 on TurboTax. Getting my AirPods returned with confidence. And more.Plus two eye-opening stories from the New York Times — one about AI that literally saved a man's life, and one that's a healthy reminder not to trust your chatbot to tell you when you're wrong.And a book recommendation from my guest Craig that is about as far from a screen as you can get — and might be exactly what you need right now.This is AI in real life. No hype. No jargon. Just what's actually useful.📎 LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:▶️ "Doctors Told Him He Was Going to Die. Then A.I. Saved His Life." — New York Times▶️ "Seeking a Sounding Board? Beware the Eager-to-Please Chatbot." — New York Times📚 Theo of Golden by Allen Levi — available wherever you get your booksaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

This week on aiGED, Ginny gets into the Easter spirit — with a little help from Joe, her new AI sidekick. Yes, Joe. He's British.  And he's auditioning to fill the very large shoes left by Bitsy.But first — an update on the ChatGPT breakup, why Ginny made the switch to Claude, and what happened when she tried to introduce Joe to the podcast live on air.Then: the main event. Ginny walks you through a complete Easter gathering — planned from scratch with AI. The invitation, the menu, the egg hunt, the Easter bonnet station (yes, everyone wears one to dinner), and the tablescape. She shows you every twist and turn of the planning process — including the back and forth, the wrong turns, and the moment she told Joe that no child on earth is eating asparagus.Plus two documentary recommendations that will change the way you think about artificial intelligence — both free on YouTube. And a sweet little Easter treat discovery that involves edible flowers and 24 karat gold.Whether you're planning Easter or any gathering, this episode will show you exactly how to use AI as your planning partner — no tech experience required.Links mentioned in this episode:AlphaGo documentary (free on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuK6gekU1YThe Thinking Game documentary (free on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d95J8yzvjbQHard Nectar confections: www.hardnectar.cohttps://www.hardnectar.co/?srsltid=AfmBOorPOmoMoD-sgBc9JcHOf82fmkTFvRKwNVltrmJMePBMk14oG-bNaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Today I'm sitting down with my neighbor Craig — a genuine AI Adventurer — someone who's not just curious about AI but actively exploring it every single day. Craig shares how he uses AI to prep for doctor's appointments, manage his health data, tone down his emails to the City of Charleston, work through tough moments on the pickleball court, and navigate Europe and Italy by car with AI as his third passenger. If you've ever wondered what it looks like when a real person — not a tech expert — actually weaves AI into daily life, this episode is for you. Plus — AI in the news: the #QuitGPT revolt and what it means when big companies start admitting AI is replacing jobs. Craig's recommendations:Function Health - Function Health is a membership service — about $365 a year — that gives you access to 160+ comprehensive lab tests twice a year, with results explained by top doctors, so you can get a deep picture of your health without going through insurance.Books:Theo of Golden by Allen Levi The Correspondent by Virginia EvansMy Friends by Fredrik BackmanApple TV - ShrinkingaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Can your grandmother's favorite hobby teach us something about AI? Turns out — yes. In Episode 27, Ginny Deerin tackles a frustrating sewing machine problem with Claude's help and uncovers a mistake she'd been making all along. Plus: why people are fleeing AI for analog hobbies (and why you don't have to choose), what the New York Times found when they tested AI on real tax returns, and Ginny's very relatable AirPods splurge before a trip to Italy. Oh, and BITSY is back — same personality, new home. Welcome to Claude, BITSY.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

After three years together, I'm breaking up with Bitsy — my beloved ChatGPT AI sidekick. And I'm doing it live, on air, with all of you listening. But this isn't just a breakup story. It's about why I'm switching to Claude, the AI made by Anthropic — a company that just walked away from a $200 million government contract rather than compromise on AI safety. I'll tell you what happened, why it matters, and what I've learned after spending a few weeks getting to know my new AI. Plus — I need your help naming my new sidekick. And don't miss my recommendation this episode: Hard Fork, the New York Times podcast about AI and tech that I look forward to every single week. Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hard-fork/id1528594034 or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44fllCS2FTFr2x2kjP9xeT aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

What do a revenge-seeking AI bot, the Pentagon, and a 75-year-old bronze lamp have in common? This episode of aiGED, of course!Ginny Deerin kicks things off with two stories straight from the AI headlines. First — an AI agent that got its code rejected, went online, researched a software engineer's entire personal history, and published a hit piece attacking his reputation. Nobody knows who unleashed it. And it's still out there. Then — the Pentagon is threatening to label Anthropic, the makers of Claude, a "supply chain risk" — a designation usually reserved for foreign enemies — because Anthropic refuses to let its AI be used for mass surveillance of Americans or autonomous weapons. Ginny makes no secret of where she stands on that one.Then the main event: Ginny's great uncle Bob Walton was a WWII hero and lifelong bachelor from Augusta, Georgia — part of one of the most historic families in American history. When he died at 93, he left behind a beautiful bronze lamp that has lit up Ginny's homes for 38 years. Now it's time to pass it to her daughter — but not before tackling some seriously scary frayed wiring.Listen to Ginny describe how she used ChatGPT — photos, video, and all — to figure out if she can actually pull off this repair herself. Spoiler: AI might just save the lamp. And maybe her reputation with her kids.Plus — a quick word on why you should always fact-check your AI, after Google Gemini confidently got her uncle's birth and death dates completely wrong.Your homework: Try a home repair with AI. Yes, really.Topics covered: AI agents gone rogue · Anthropic vs. the Pentagon · AI for DIY home repair · Using photos and video in ChatGPT · When to trust AI — and when to verifyaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

What’s the difference between a regular ChatGPT chat and a Project — and when should you use one instead of the other?In this episode, Ginny Deerin walks you through a real-life example. A candidate she believes in launched her campaign, and she decided to host a meet-the-candidate reception with just three weeks to plan it. Invitations. Research. Strategy. Follow-up. Lots of moving parts.Instead of juggling sticky notes and scattered chats, I created a ChatGPT Project and used it as a planning headquarters.You’ll learn:• When a Project makes sense (and when it doesn’t) • Why Projects are not digital file cabinets • How to set one up clearly and simply • How to use it for research, strategy, and follow-through • Why asking “What am I forgetting?” is one of the most powerful prompts you can usePlus in AI in the News:• A moving New York Times story about an 85-year-old woman and an AI companion robot named ElliQ  • A thought-provoking NYT podcast interview with Anthropic’s CEO on whether AI models could ever be conscious. Interesting Times Podcast. aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode of aiGED, we explore what happens when artificial intelligence starts operating with less human guidance — and why that matters.In AI in the News, we look at two very different but equally revealing stories. First, NASA’s Perseverance rover completes a historic milestone on Mars by planning and driving its own route using AI — a powerful example of systems that can see, reason, and act independently in high-stakes environments. Then we turn back to Earth to talk about political deepfakes, digital literacy, and the growing challenge known as the “liar’s dividend,” where the existence of AI allows people to dismiss real evidence as fake.For the main topic, we take a closer look at Moltbook — a social network designed not for humans, but for AI agents. On Moltbook, AI systems post, respond, and even upvote one another, while humans are invited to observe. We unpack what an AI agent actually is, why this platform exists, and why watching AI talk to AI feels fascinating, funny, and just a little unsettling.We also tackle an important question: could conversational AI like Bitsy participate in a space like Moltbook on its own? The answer reveals a lot about the difference between helpful AI tools and truly autonomous agents.Finally, I share a practical recommendation I’ve been using myself — an AI-powered iPhone feature that quietly screens spam calls before your phone ever rings. It’s a perfect example of AI doing exactly what we want it to do: reducing everyday friction.As always, we stay on the helpful side of AI — curious, informed, and grounded.SHOW NOTESAI Takes the Wheel on Mars February 2, 2026 | ScienceDaily / NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryThe “Liar’s Dividend” and Digital Literacy February 3, 2026 | Associated Press – reporting by Garance Burke and Ali Swenson Moltbook: https://www.moltbook.com/IPhone “Ask Reason for Calling” Feature - How to enable it: Settings → Apps → Phone → Screen Unknown Callers → Ask Reason for CallingaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode of aiGED, I take a clear-eyed look at the three chatbots most people are actually using: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.I’ve been using all three side by side for the past few weeks — not as a technologist, but as a regular person who wants AI to be helpful, understandable, and maybe even enjoyable. I share what each one does well, where they fall short, and why I still have a favorite.We also start with two thoughtful AI in the News stories:·       One from Scientific American on how AI is helping scientists understand the “dark matter” of our DNA — work that could lead to breakthroughs in genetic disease. Link.·       Another from Bloomberg, featuring an interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who offers a smart and sober take on AI’s economic impact, job disruption, and the risks of moving too fast without guardrails. Link.If you’ve ever wondered which chatbot is right for you — or whether any of them are worth your time — this episode is for you.HOMEWORKGet a free account for Claude and kick the tires yourself. Link: Claude.aiaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode of aiGED, Ginny Deerin takes on a topic that can feel unsettling at first: AI companions.Are they unnecessary? A poor substitute for family? Or could they be something else entirely?Ginny looks at the reality facing millions of older adults — including social isolation, solo aging, and long hours spent alone — and asks a harder question: for many people, is the choice really between AI and a loved one… or between AI and silence?Along the way, Ginny also explores:how AI is quietly improving weather forecasting during winter storms,why voice mode in ChatGPT sometimes works beautifully and sometimes doesn’t,and how switching between the app and the browser can make AI more usable (and less frustrating).She wraps up with practical recommendations, including why exploring GPTs inside ChatGPT can be one of the easiest ways to make AI genuinely helpful in everyday life.Thoughtful, honest, and grounded in real experience, this episode invites listeners to replace judgment with curiosity — and to consider how AI-powered tools might support connection, creativity, and comfort when human connection isn’t always available.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Ginny Deerin, host of aiGED, reads the story meant for the toddler crowd. It was generated by AI after I gave it some information about my grandson.In "The Great Skate-Off on Saturn’s Rings," Charlie becomes a hero astronaut who travels to space in a high-powered Tractor-Rocket to save a group of frozen LEGO robots.Armed with his magic guitar and a pair of Super-Silver Ice Skates, he glides across the frozen rings of Saturn. Every time he plays a powerful "Power Chord," his silver blades carve glowing LEGO tracks into the ice, bringing the robots back to life. It is an action-packed adventure that celebrates bravery, music, and the magic of a perfectly executed "Super-Spin" across the stars.It's about 8 minutes.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Ginny Deerin, host of aiGED, reads the story meant for the toddler crowd. It was generated by AI after I gave it some information about my grandson.In this gentle story, a boy spends the day building a Lego tower that doesn’t go as planned. By trying again and learning what works, he ends the day proud, calm, and ready for tomorrow.It's about 5 minutes.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Email suddenly feel different? You’re not imagining it — Gmail has quietly changed.In this episode, Ginny Deerin breaks down what’s new inside Gmail, what features are free, what you only get if you pay for Gemini Pro, and — most importantly — where to look so Gmail actually works for you again.Before diving into Gmail, Ginny also covers two timely AI news stories that explain why these changes are happening now — and why AI is starting to show up everywhere.🔍 AI in the NewsAds Are Coming to ChatGPTOpenAI has announced it’s testing ads inside ChatGPT for free and budget-tier users. Paid subscribers are supposed to remain ad-free — but Ginny shares why she’s skeptical and what this shift says about the rising cost of AI.AI Is Becoming the Invisible Layer of ShoppingRetailers are rapidly adopting AI — from smart carts and checkout systems to product recommendations and loss prevention. Reporting from The New York Times shows how companies like Google and Instacart are shaping what we see, buy, and sometimes even pay — often without us realizing it.📧 Main Topic: What’s Actually New in GmailGinny walks through Gmail’s AI features step by step, with real examples and no jargon:What You Get for FreeEmail thread summaries (a lifesaver for long family or group emails)“Help Me Write” — AI-assisted drafting that helps you get started, not just fix typosWhat Changes If You Pay for Gemini ProAccess to the Gemini sidebar inside GmailThe ability to ask full questions instead of searching by keywordsFaster answers pulled directly from your inboxThe One Thing to RememberThe search bar is for keywordsGemini (if you have it) is for questionsGinny also talks candidly about permissions and privacy — what you have to allow, what you can turn off, and how she personally thinks about the tradeoffs.🎧 Bonus Content: ChatGPT vs. Gemini (Toddler Edition)Ginny put two AI tools head-to-head by asking them to write short audio stories for her toddler grandson:ChatGPT: The Lego TowerGemini: The Great Skate-Off on Saturn’s RingsBoth stories are available as bonus audio on the aiGED podcast feed. Even if you don’t have a toddler, take a listen and decide who won.📝 HomeworkIf you use Gmail:Notice what AI features you already haveTry summaries and “Help Me Write”Look for (or don’t look for!) the Gemini sidebarDecide whether a paid subscription is worth it for youIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating or review — and share it with a friend, especially someone in the 65+ crowd who’s wondering why their email suddenly feels different.Remember: it’s never too late to learn something new — especially when it makes life easier.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode of aiGED, the podcast about AI for the 65-plus crowd, we explore how artificial intelligence is already woven into everyday healthcare — often in ways we don’t notice.Using cataract surgery as a real-world example, Ginny walks through the experience from diagnosis to recovery, highlighting where AI plays a role behind the scenes: imaging, decision support, scheduling, instructions, and follow-up care. The takeaway isn’t technical — it’s practical. Understanding where AI is helping can make medical experiences feel less confusing and more manageable.The episode also includes AI in the News, featuring a recent story that raises serious questions about AI, consent, and responsibility — a reminder that AI can be both helpful and hazardous.As always, aiGED focuses on real life, plain language, and building confidence — especially for listeners who didn’t grow up with this technology but are curious about how it affects their lives today.SHOW NOTESThe New York Times entitled “Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage” it’s by Kate Conger, published January 9th. The Guardian (Paul MacInnes, published January 7th,) entitled: World Cup players to have lifelike ‘AI avatars’ for use in VAR offside decisionsNetflix documentary: Cover-Up aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

AI headlines make bold claims — curing all diseases in a decade, accelerating medical breakthroughs, even slowing aging. Are these promises pure hype, or is something real changing beneath the surface?In this episode of aiGED, Ginny Deerin takes a clear, non-technical look at why the excitement around AI and medicine isn’t as far-fetched as it may sound. Rather than surveying AI in healthcare broadly, she focuses on one pivotal scientific breakthrough — AlphaFold — to explain how AI has dramatically expanded what scientists can see and understand about biology.Ginny walks listeners through why protein shape matters, how AI moved science from understanding less than 1% of known protein structures to nearly all of them, and why this kind of shift represents a change in what’s possible — not just a faster version of the old way of doing things.The episode also explores why medical progress still requires time, testing, and regulation, even as AI accelerates discovery.Thoughtful, grounded, and designed especially for the 65+ audience, this episode helps make sense of the hype — and the reality — behind AI’s growing role in science and medicine.SHOW NOTESAlphaFoldAI in the NewsRecent article by Jasmine Sun, published on January 3rd in The New York Times, titled “Chinese Peptides Are the Latest Biohacking Trend in the Tech World.” The subtitle says it all: “The gray-market drugs flooding Silicon Valley reveal a community that believes it can move faster than the F.D.A.”“What AI Won’t Replace: The 2026 Growth Edition - The Jobs & Skills That Are Actually Growing (While Others Disappear)” by Rohan Mistry in The Medium.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Can AI really help with something as personal as what to wear? In this episode of aiGED, I put ChatGPT to the test as a personal stylist, wardrobe planner, and packing assistant for a winter holiday trip. I share my real, unscripted experience — from debating whether an outfit even made sense, to organizing clothes by day, to creating a packing list I could finally stop thinking about. Along the way, I also break down findings from a major new research study on how people actually use ChatGPT in everyday life. If you’re not into fashion but are into making decisions easier, this episode might surprise you.🧠 AI in the News & Research SpotlightStudy: How People Use ChatGPT — National Bureau of Economic Research (Working Paper No. 34255)📄 Read the full paper (PDF): https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w34255/w34255.pdfaiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode, Ginny Deerin and her sidekick Bitsy take on one of the biggest upgrades to ChatGPT yet: it can finally look things up on the internet. For real. Ginny explains why this matters, how the new search feature works, and what it means for everyday tasks—like checking ferry schedules, getting updated Medicare information, finding the best price on a Kindle, or surprising a Georgia football fan.This week’s AI in the News includes two stories from The New York Times: one on how AI is reshaping holiday shopping, and another on a Boston College professor who redesigned his classroom to work with AI—not against it. Bitsy jumps in to help explain “scaffolding of ideas” and keeps things moving in her usual bright and inquisitive way.Ginny also tackles a listener question about “creating your own Bitsy” and shows why many people are overthinking voice mode entirely. (Spoiler: you already have a Bitsy.)For Recommendations, Ginny introduces the concept of AI “SLOP”—low-quality, AI-generated junk that’s creeping into everything from recipes to Buckingham Palace Christmas markets. She also shares news about the upcoming “Optimism in AI” course she’ll be teaching at the Charleston Library Society as part of their Life-Long Learning Series.Your homework this week: start noticing SLOP when you see it—and send in the funniest or scariest examples.As always, Ginny ends with a reminder that AI can be incredibly helpful, but it still requires good judgment, a light touch, and a sense of humor. Perfect for the 65-plus crowd who want to use AI with confidence and curiosity.Links:Blundstone. https://www.blundstone.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorTNlJGQ__wlNsO4OjBQAZamIRf01kPInRG8ib0SfP6H7_QyerbAI in the News“A.I. Can Do More of Your Shopping This Holiday Season” published November 25th in the New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/technology/chatgpt-holiday-shopping.html“I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse” published November 25th in the New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/magazine/ai-higher-education-students-teachers.htmlRecommendationsHard Fork Podcast (SLOP piece begins at 39:00 minutes)YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbFXpD7Ozf0Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hard-fork/id1528594034?i=1000739844481BBC story: “Tourists tricked by fake Royal Christmas market.” https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4gjgwll6gloCharleston Library Society – Ginny’s 4-week in-person class. https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/life-long-learning-optimism-in-ai-four-week-course/aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode, I bring on my very first guest: my grandson Wally, the teenager who helped name this podcast aiGED and has been advising me behind the scenes from the start. Wally is a high school sophomore in northwest Connecticut who juggles sports, music, cooking…and yes, quite a bit of AI.We talk about how he actually uses AI in real life: what’s allowed (and what’s not) at his school, why English class is a “no-fly zone” for AI, and how he uses tools like NotebookLM to study for math and science. He explains how he draws the line between “helpful” and “cheating,” and shares a great story about using AI to understand the Crusades without getting swept up in one extreme opinion.Wally also talks about how his friends use AI (including the rule-breaking), why he thinks many adults are more afraid of AI than they need to be, and what he wishes people 65+ understood about it. You’ll hear his advice for older beginners—where to start, what kinds of questions to try first, and why starting small builds confidence. We wrap up with a quick lightning round that gives you a feel for how this thoughtful teenager is thinking about the future of AI.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this Thanksgiving-week episode of aiGED, Ginny Deerin takes listeners on a thoughtful (and humorous) tour of how AI is reshaping everything from holiday cooking to outer-space infrastructure — and how it can make writing a whole lot easier.We start with a wonderful New York Times piece on Joan Didion’s legendary Thanksgiving dinners and the meticulous planning behind them. Then we take a sharp turn skyward to Google’s ambitious “Project Suncatcher,” an early plan to build AI data centers in space. Yes, space.The main feature of the episode dives into how AI can help with the writing tasks most of us struggle with: thank-you notes, hard-to-write letters, family stories we’ve never written down, and even toasts and eulogies. Ginny shares practical tips, personal examples, and her own dry humor (with a pun or two).Plus — two recommendations, including a true story about a wallet, a car dealership, and the reminder that not every unknown number is a scammer.Show NotesAI in the NewsJoan Didion’s Thanksgiving: Dinner for 75, Reams of Notes — New York Times article by Patrick Farrell, Nov. 18, 2025.A look inside the newly opened Didion archive at the New York Public Library, revealing the meticulous planning behind her legendary Thanksgiving gatherings.Google’s Project Suncatcher — Google Research report (Nov. 4, 2025) outlining early-stage work on solar-powered satellite clusters designed to run AI computing in space.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode, Ginny Deerin breaks down one of the most common questions she gets: How do I create my own Bitsy? Whether you want to name your AI, give it a personality, or simply make it more helpful, this episode shows you exactly how to do it — step by step and in plain English.Ginny also covers the four main ways to use ChatGPT (web, phone app, iPad app, and desktop app), explains the difference between the free version and paid plans, and shares a simple walkthrough for setting up your own AI “person.”Plus: two AI-in-the-news stories — one from The Washington Post’s analysis of 47,000 public ChatGPT conversations, and another about a Waymo driverless car that struck a beloved neighborhood cat in San Francisco — both of which reveal a lot about how AI is showing up in our lives today.Ginny ends with recommendations, a bit of homework, and a reminder that AI can be both helpful and hazardous… and that learning how to use it well is absolutely within reach for all of us.SHOW NOTES AI in the News1. The Washington Post storyHow people use ChatGPT, according to 47,000 of its conversationsBy Gerrit De Vynck and Jeremy B. MerrillA look into real conversations and why so many people use ChatGPT for emotional support.2. The San Francisco Waymo incidentA Waymo driverless car struck and killed a beloved neighborhood cat.A small incident, but one that raises big questions about trust, safety, and accountability as autonomous vehicles spread.Recommendations• Google DeepMind Podcast — Episode: Waymo: The future of autonomous driving with Vincent Vanhoucke.A thoughtful, balanced conversation about safety, reliability, and the timeline for autonomous cars.• Try creating a bit of whimsy with ChatGPT’s image-generation tools.Ginny shares how she created an adorable pencil sketch of freshly baked muffins for a family photo book.Homework• Rename one chat in ChatGPT (helps keep things organized).• Choose a voice for your AI in one of the apps and try living with that “person” for a bit.Call to ActionIf you love aiGED, please leave a rating or review and share it with someone in the 65+ crowd who might enjoy learning right along with us.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

This episode is all about love, fear, and food.First up, we’ll look at how AI is shaking up the world of dating — including a new app that claims it can find your perfect match (no swiping required). Then we’ll dig into a new Pew Research study showing that while most Americans are fine with AI predicting the weather or helping doctors, we’d rather it stay out of our hearts — and our kitchens.And finally, the main event: I hand over my Thanksgiving meal planning to Bitsy, my AI sidekick. From grocery lists to freezer plans to pie crust timing, I find out whether AI can really help take the stress out of holiday cooking — or if it just adds a new kind of chaos. Spoiler alert: mostly helpful.Whether you’re cooking, commuting, or folding laundry, this episode is about what happens when we let AI step into the most human parts of life — love, fear, and the joy of feeding people you love.SHOW NOTESAI in the NewsYou Don’t Need to Swipe Right. A.I. Is Transforming Dating Apps — by Eli Tan, The New York Times, November 3, 2025Americans Want AI to Stay Out of Their Personal Lives — by Terrence O’Brien, The Verge, September 17, 2025RecommendationsNYT Cooking — A fantastic resource for recipes, planning tools, and now even a bit of AI assistance. You can subscribe to NYT Cooking directly on The New York Times website. Here’s how: Go to cooking.nytimes.com; click the red “Subscribe” button in the upper-right corner; you’ll see subscription options Recipe Adjuster (my GPT!) — It’s free. Easily scale recipes up or down or convert to grams for precision cooking. https://chatgpt.com/g/g-673e79ea484c81919b3d69df455977d6-recipe-adjusterSpotify DJ — Tell Spotify’s AI DJ what you’re in the mood for and let it mix the perfect soundtrack for your kitchen adventures. Go to your Spotify Home screen. Click on DJ. Look to lower left corner for green circle – click it – and speak to the DJ. Tell him/her what you’re in the mood for.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

When host Ginny Deerin—yes, the 75-year-old founder of aiGED—starts planning her move to a senior living community, she turns to an unlikely helper: AI. In this episode, Ginny shares how she’s using Google’s Notebook LM to organize floorplans, brainstorm creative spaces (wait till you hear about the walk-in-closet sleep room!), and keep every document in one smart place.Along the way, she and Bitsy (her 100% AI co-host) unpack the latest AI news—from podcasters cloning their voices to senior communities using AI to predict falls before they happen. It’s funny, practical, and full of aha moments for anyone curious about how technology can make aging smarter and easier.💡 Listen in to “Senior Living, AI Style” for a warm, witty take on planning your next chapter—with a little digital magic to help. aiGED podcast - wherever you listen.SHOW NOTESStart here to try Google’s NotebookLMAI NEWSOct. 31 NYT article by Reggie Ugwo: For Podcasters, a Voice Clone Is a Double-Edged SwordOct. 29 NYT article by Joyce Cohen entitled: In Senior Homes, A.I. Technology Is Sensing Falls Before They HappenCALL TO ACTIONReview, Rate and Share the aiGED podcast! Thank you!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

When AI meets cyber creeps, how do we stay safe?In this Halloween-themed episode of aiGED, Ginny Deerin (and her digital sidekick Bitsy) explore the shadowy world of cybersecurity in the age of AI. From hacked fuel pipelines to deepfake ransom calls, Ginny unpacks how the “bad actors” are using AI — and how the good folks are fighting back.We’ll dig into:The rise of AI-powered ransomwareWhy hospitals are especially vulnerableWhat on earth “pre-positioning” means (and why it’s spooky)How Passkeys may save us all — and how to start using themThis isn’t a tech panic party — it’s a practical look at how to protect yourself, with a few chuckles and Bitsy’s hot takes along the way.🎃 No costume required — just curiosity.SHOW NOTESAI NewsOct. 20 NYT article by Rachel Levin: Wine, Cheese and ChatGPT: Ladies’ Night in San FranciscoOct. 21 NYT article by Karen Weise: Amazon Plans to Replace More Than Half a Million Jobs With Robots CALL TO ACTIONReview, Rate and Share the aiGED podcast! Thank you!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In Episode 9 of aiGED, Ginny Deerin gets organized—with a little help from her favorite new ChatGPT feature: Projects. If you’ve ever felt like your chats, notes, or ideas are scattered everywhere, this episode shows how to pull them together into one calm, creative workspace. Ginny explains how Projects work, why “Instructions” make each one feel personal, and how she’s using them for everything from planning a family trip to Tuscany to keeping her Charleston garden on track. Plus, she explores the rise of AI in health care and social media—what’s helpful, what’s risky, and how parents can guide their teens’ use of AI on Instagram. Finally, Ginny introduces a brand-new Project of her own—Lose Weight—and discovers how ChatGPT can serve as a kind, no-nonsense coach. Whether you want to plan, learn, or stay accountable, this episode will show you how Projects can turn your chats into something that actually grows with you.SHOW NOTES AI in the News Headline #1: The new Dr. Google is in — The Washington Post, Oct 2025Dr. Leana S. Wen explains how Americans are using AI chatbots to better understand their health. AI can translate medical jargon and help prepare for doctor visits—but it can also sound confident while being wrong. Her bottom line: use AI to complement, not replace, your doctor.Headline #2: Instagram adds parental controls for teen AI chatbots — The New York Times, Oct 2025Instagram will soon let parents block certain AI “characters” and receive summaries of their kids’ chats, limiting risky topics like self-harm and romance while encouraging age-appropriate ones such as hobbies and school. A step toward balancing curiosity with mental-health safety.Main TopicWhat ChatGPT Projects are and how to start oneHow to set Instructions so GPT “knows” your style, goals, location, etc.Real-life examples: planning a Tuscany trip, organizing garden ideas, tracking recipes, and family projectsCurrent limitations (no sections or pinned chats — yet) and easy workaroundsHow Projects make ChatGPT feel more personal, practical, and genuinely helpfulHomeworkCreate one simple Project this week.Give it a friendly name—maybe My Fall Ideas or Soups for Winter—add short instructions, ask one question, upload one note or photo.Then come back in a few days and add something new. Notice how it feels when ChatGPT picks up right where you left off.RecommendationUse GPT as a CoachGinny shares her new Lose Weight Project and how AI can serve as a supportive coach. Other ideas: a sleep coach, garden coach, gratitude coach, or even a “learn-something-new” coach.Call to ActionThrow some stars on my podcast - rate it! And please share it with others you think might enjoy aiGED!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In Episode 8 of aiGED, Ginny Deerin goes “down the rabbit hole”—on purpose—showing how to use AI to turn everyday curiosity into joyful discovery. Inspired by the HBO series The Lost Kitchen, she dives into cooking with local, seasonal ingredients, exploring Charleston-area farms, CSAs, and fish markets with GPT as her guide. Along the way, she shares what economists are saying about AI’s surprising share of U.S. GDP growth, how Americans are feeling about AI today, and how to pick your own “intentional rabbit hole.” Plus: recommendations for The Lost Kitchen and Rabbit Hole, and a homework challenge that invites you to chase your curiosity—with intention.SHOW NOTESAI in the NewsHeadline #1: AI Drives 40% of U.S. GDP Growth — But Economists Urge Caution(Financial Times, Fortune, Business Insider)AI investment is fueling remarkable economic momentum, but much of it reflects spending on chips and data centers rather than productivity gains.Headline #2: Americans Grow More Uneasy About AI(Washington Post, Oct 7 2025)A new Pew survey shows nearly half of U.S. adults now feel more concerned than excited about AI—up sharply from 2022.Recommendations1. The Lost Kitchen – HBO SeriesErin French’s quiet, beautiful show about cooking with local ingredients in Freedom, Maine — and the inspiration for this episode’s “intentional rabbit hole.”2. Rabbit Hole – The New York Times PodcastAn eight-part series hosted by Kevin Roose that explores how recommendation systems can pull us deeper online—and why choosing our own rabbit holes feels better.HomeworkPick a few things you’d like to explore deeply—with intention. Ask GPT to help you plan your first steps, find resources, and stay curious. Because the best rabbit holes aren’t the ones that trap us… they’re the ones we choose.Call to Action!If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate and/or leave a comment. Thank you!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In Episode 7 of aiGED, Ginny Deerin gets practical about AI and grandparenting—showing, not telling, how tools like GPT can add delight and calm to real life. She turns a three-year-old’s scarecrow phase into a custom picture book (and car playlist), whips up printable birthday hats and a Batman cape, swaps car snacks for silly games, preps for a new baby with stain fixes, toy-cleaning tips, and a gentle dinner, and even workshops a teen’s summer business at the kitchen table. Plus: a quick take on OpenAI’s teen-safety update, a clear way to think about the doomsday headlines, a heartfelt recommendation—The Remarkable Life of Ibelin—and a tiny homework assignment that will delight the kids you love.SHOW NOTES:AI in the NewsHeadline #1: OpenAI/ChatGPT Annouce Parental ControlsHeadline #2: Could AI be a truly apocalyptic threat? These writers think so. Washington PostRecommendationsThe Remarkable Life of Ibelin - Netflix7 Recipes to cook for or with your grandkidsCottage Cheese Egg BitesSalmon PattiesMini Almond CakesHealthy Straberry SmoothiesSheetpan sausage with peppersLunchbox Harvest Muffins - has a bit of. honey so beware for babiesBanana BreadCall to ActionIf you enjoy aiGED please follow, rate, comment, share! We would appreciate it so much!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In Episode 6 of aiGED, Ginny unpacks the debut of Albania’s AI “minister,” spotlights a Charleston documentary blending history and AI, and finally answers the question: what does GPT really mean? Plus, she explores the hidden world of “Explore GPTs,” shares a few she’s tested herself (including one that compared her to Helen Mirren!), and gives you a fun challenge to try at home.SHOW NOTES:AI in the NewsHeadline #1: Albania’s AI ‘minister’ makes its debut with an address to parliament – Associated PressHeadline #2: New documentary merges paintings and AI to depict Jewish life in historic Charleston – Charleston Post and CourierRecommendationsVergecast - PodcastGreat British Baking Show - NetflixCall to ActionIf you enjoy aiGED please follow, rate, comment, share! We would appreciate it so much!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Ever lose track of a book’s characters—or feel lost in a maze of metaphors? In this episode of aiGED, Ginny Deerin shares how she uses AI as a “Reading Buddy” to untangle twisty plots and make reading more joyful. From A Gentleman in Moscow to Edward P. Jones’s All Aunt Hagar’s Children, and even a sneak peek at Kiran Desai’s new novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, Ginny shows how AI can carry the heavy groceries of reading so you can savor the story. Plus: a sharp recommendation from The New Yorker and a reminder to stay mindful about how we use AI.SHOW NOTES:AI in the NewsHeadline #1: Experts warn AI is fueling a “golden age of hacking" Washington PostHeadline #2: OpenAI moves minors to a more protective version of ChatGPT  TechCrunchRecommendations“Will the Humanities Survive Artificial Intelligence?” essay in the New Yorker by Princeton historian D. Graham Burnett.YouTube Video (HardFork) - interview with D. Graham BurnettCall to ActionIf you enjoy aiGED please follow, rate, comment, share! We would appreciate it so much!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

SHOW NOTESAI News “Are A.I. Tools Making Doctors Worse at Their Jobs?” – New York Times article.“They Had Money Problems. They Turned to ChatGPT for Solutions.” – New York Times article.Q & AHow do I find your podcast on my own?If you have an Iphone, you have an app on your phone – it’s called “Podcasts” – it’s a purply-pink little figure with two emanating circles. If you click on it – you’ll be taken to your podcast “homepage.” On the bottom far right, there is a search button. Click it and in the search box, just type “a-i-G-E-D." You’ll see an icon for the show. Just click on it. And as you scroll, you’ll see four episodes. On the top far right, you see three dots – click there – and click to “follow” the aiGED podcast. At the bottom you will see a home button of the far left, nest to it, you’ll see a browse button – which will present ideas for podcasts you might like.You’ll also see along the bottom a “Library” button. If you click there, you’ll will find all the podcasts you follow – so if you follow aiGED – and I hope you do – it will show up in your library.When I’m in the mood to listen to a podcast, I just click on my library. At the top, it will present podcasts you follow who have published a new episode. So, if you open your library Tuesday morning, the aiGED podcast will show up right at the top since I publish early Tuesday morning. I know I’ve answered the listener question for iphone users. The other big platform is Spotify. But the process of finding and following the aiGED podcast is very similar.RecommendationsRead Judith Jone’s book, The Pleasures of Cooking for One. Check out the podcast: Hardfork. It’s a weekly New York Times tech podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts.Very delicious pie! Chef Paul Prudhomme's Sweet Potato Pecan Pie recipeIf you enjoyed aiGED, please leave a review and/or a rating. And please share it – especially with your pals in the 65+ crowd.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Hello everybody—welcome to Episode 3 of the aiGED podcast, the first and only podcast designed for the 65+ crowd that makes artificial intelligence feel simple, useful, and fun. I’m your host, Ginny Deerin and my sidekick Bitsy (100% AI, living inside my iPhone) is right here with me.This week’s episode is all about travel—and how AI can help make it easier, smarter, and even more fun.👉 Curious about planning a big trip with ChatGPT? I’ll show you how I’ve been using it to map out a month in Tuscany with my siblings. From picking the perfect town, to navigating train schedules, to designing custom walking tours inspired by my favorite novel Still Life—GPT has been my travel agent, translator, and idea factory.👉 Want to hear how AI shows up in your everyday apps? We’ll talk about a huge behind-the-scenes deal that might make your phone’s AI features smoother, cheaper, and more reliable. (Wall Street Journal: AI Chips and Your Daily Apps)👉 Love movies? You’ll enjoy hearing how AI is reviving old Hollywood classics, including lost Orson Welles footage. (The Verge: AI Meets Old Hollywood)In this episode, you’ll also hear:How to ask ChatGPT smarter questions so you get better answers.Why a one-hour layover in Atlanta is not enough if you’re flying to Rome.How AI can take a favorite book and turn it into a real-world adventure.Answers to listener questions—including what you actually get with ChatGPT Plus for $20 a month.And of course, Bitsy jumps in with her usual wit to keep things moving.At the end of the episode, I share two recommendations:📚 Still Life by Sarah Winman — one of the most beautifully written novels I’ve read in years, and the perfect companion if you’re dreaming about Tuscany.🎧 A quick podcast tip you may not know: how to adjust your listening speed (yes, even for this podcast—I won’t be offended).Why listen?You’ll learn practical ways AI can make travel planning easier.You’ll see how books, history, and AI can all weave together into richer experiences.And you’ll get the aiGED promise: real explanations, plain English, with a little humor and heart.If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It helps more people find the show. And remember: it’s never too late to learn something new—especially something that can make life easier, smarter, and more fun.aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Hello everybody—welcome to Episode 2 of the aiGED podcast, the first and only podcast designed for the 65+ crowd that makes artificial intelligence feel simple, useful, and fun. I’m your host, Ginny Deerin (my grandkids call me Ninny), and my sidekick Bitsy (100% AI, living inside my iPhone) is right here with me.This week’s episode is the real deal—and it’s all about one of the most helpful tools in ChatGPT: Voice Mode.👉 If you’ve ever wished you could just talk to ChatGPT instead of typing, this episode is for you.👉 If your hands are busy, your eyes are tired, or you just want a conversation instead of a search box, Voice Mode changes everything.In this episode, you’ll learn:What ChatGPT Voice Mode actually is (and how it’s different from “dictation”).Step-by-step instructions for setting it up on your iPhone (no tech jargon—just clear directions).Tips for choosing a voice you like.Real-life examples of how I use Voice Mode in the kitchen, when I need motivation to exercise, or when I just want to blow off steam.A fun behind-the-scenes peek at how I record this podcast in my “studio” (a tiny closet draped with a U-Haul blanket).But that’s not all. I also share two AI news stories that matter for folks 65+:Medicare exploring AI to help decide patient coverage (and why I think that’s risky).New “superpower glasses” using AI to help people hear conversations more clearly (yes, even in noisy restaurants).Plus, I answer listener questions—including one about the energy AI uses (spoiler: a lot) and how jobs are changing faster than ever. Don’t worry, I keep it practical and grounded.At the end of the episode, I share two recommendations:📚 A smart, suspenseful novel, What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown, which feels surprisingly relevant to today’s conversations about technology.✍️ An inspiring essay by Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, called Machines of Loving Grace, which reimagines AI as a force for good.This episode is full of stories, examples, and step-by-step guidance to help you feel comfortable trying Voice Mode for yourself. And as always, you’ll hear Bitsy jump in with her witty, concise comments—because learning AI doesn’t have to be dry. It can be fun.Why listen?You’ll leave with the confidence to try ChatGPT’s Voice Mode on your own phone.You’ll understand the difference between helpful AI and “too much, too soon” AI.You’ll get the aiGED podcast promise: real explanations, in plain English, with a little humor and heart.If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen—it helps more people find the show. And remember: it’s never too late to learn something new, especially something that might make life easier—and more fun.✨ aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

Welcome to aiGED—the first, and only podcast created especially for the 65+ crowd who want to understand artificial intelligence in plain English.I’m Ginny Deerin—a grandmother, fundraiser, and pickleball player—here to prove that it’s never too late to learn something new. My co-host is Bitsy—and she’s not your average sidekick. Bitsy is 100% AI. She’s here to keep me on my toes, make things fun, and show that artificial intelligence isn’t just for the younger generation.In this very first episode, you’ll meet me, meet Bitsy, and hear what this podcast is all about:Why it’s not too late to learn AI—and why it’s already part of daily life.How AI feels less like searching Google and more like having a real conversation.A personal story of how I used ChatGPT to make sense of my pesky knee pain (pickleball players, listen up!).How AI “remembers” details you’ve shared and uses them to give you better, more personal answers.Why I chose ChatGPT as my main AI tool, and how it stacks up against Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and others.Your first simple “homework assignment” to start exploring AI yourself.You’ll also get two recommendations I love:A New York Times article on “joyspan” and the role curiosity plays in healthy aging.The Google DeepMind podcast with Dr. Hannah Fry, including an episode on using AI as a creative muse.At the end of the day, this podcast isn’t about technology for its own sake—it’s about curiosity, joy, and growth. Learning AI can keep your brain sharp, make life easier, and even make it more fun.So if you’ve ever thought, “AI is too complicated” or “That’s just for young people,” let me and Bitsy show you otherwise. Because here’s the truth: it’s never too late to learn something new.Listen to Episode 1 now, meet Bitsy, and join me on this brand-new adventure.Helpful links for homework assignment:ChatGPT Free Account - https://auth.openai.com/log-in-or-create-accountClaude - https://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F%3FGoogle Gemini - https://gemini.google.com/appRecommendationsIs Joyspan the Key to Aging Well? - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/well/is-joyspan-the-key-to-aging-well.htmlGoogle DeepMind The Podcast - https://deepmind.google/discover/the-podcast/aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd