AI After 50 - Episode #1 - An Introduction to AI | ChatGPT | Your First AI Exercise

AI After 50 - Episode #1: Your First Steps Into AI Literacy Host: Mark Tennant | Email: [e-mail]

🎯 Episode Overview Discover how professionals over 50 can use the power of AI to become more efficient and indispensable in their careers. In this debut episode, Mark introduces the foundations of Generative AI and provides your first hands-on exercise with ChatGPT.

⭐ Key Topics

• What Generative AI really is (and isn't)
• How ChatGPT works and why it matters for professionals over 50
• Your first practical exercise to start building AI confidence
• How to create your personal Prompt Library

🔍 Episode Highlights

• Understanding AI: Learn how ChatGPT predicts patterns and words to generate human-like responses
• Real Benefits: Discover how AI can increase your efficiency by 15-20% in professional settings
• Practical Setup: Step-by-step guidance on getting started with ChatGPT's free version
• Expert Insight: Mark shares his personal AI journey since 2015

📝 This Week's Exercise: Your First ChatGPT Experience Step 1: Setting Up

• Visit ChatGPT.com
• Create your free account
• Familiarize yourself with the interface

Step 2: Your First Prompt

• Look for the text input box at the bottom of the screen
• Type exactly: "Write me a blog post about [your chosen topic]"
• Choose a topic you're passionate about (gardening, cooking, your profession, etc.)

Step 3: Exploring Results

• Read through ChatGPT's response
• Look for the "Regenerate" button on the right side
• Click it to see a completely different version of the blog post
• Notice how each response is unique

Step 4: Start Your Prompt Library

• Open a new document (Google Doc, Word, or even a simple text file)
• Save your successful prompt
• Note which versions worked best
• Begin building your personal collection of effective prompts

Pro Tip: Choose a topic you know well for your first exercise - this helps you better evaluate ChatGPT's output and understanding.

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📅 Next Steps

• Complete the blog post writing exercise
• Start your Prompt Library
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• Share your questions at [e-mail]

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What is AI After 50?

Created for professionals over 50, 'AI After 50' is your place to start, a place where we'll all learn together.
Join other professionals in their 50s and 60's and discover how to blend your talents with an understanding of AI.
Become that asset within your company, or organization.
'AI Over 50' is not about replacing your decades of experience - it's about making it your competitive advantage.
From saving time to higher earnings, to a renewed confidence, learn alongside other seasoned professionals who see the need for AI literacy for all.
New episodes every Monday.