The lessons
Twelve short lessons in plain English. Read them in order, or pick the one you need today. Lessons you mark as read show a tick, on this device only.
- Lesson 1What AI is, and what it is notA plain explanation of what people mean by AI, where you already meet it, and what it cannot do.
- Lesson 2Trying a chatbot safelyHow to have a first go with an AI chatbot, without giving away anything you would regret.
- Lesson 3Writing a good questionSmall changes to how you ask make a big difference to the answer you get.
- Lesson 4Checking answers: AI can be wrongWhy AI makes mistakes that sound convincing, and a simple habit for checking what it tells you.
- Lesson 5Privacy: what not to type inA short list of things never to share with a chatbot, and how to ask for help without them.
- Lesson 6Spotting AI scams, deepfakes and voice-clone callsScammers now use AI to copy faces and voices. Here is how to stop, check and stay safe.
- Lesson 7AI for letters and formsUse a chatbot to draft a letter, explain a confusing word or tidy up an email, while you stay in charge.
- Lesson 8AI for health information: always check with a doctorHow a chatbot can help you prepare for an appointment, and why it must never replace your doctor.
- Lesson 9AI for photos and memoriesRestoring old photos, writing captions and recording family stories, with care for other people's privacy.
- Lesson 10Helping grandchildren with homework, fairlyHow to use AI to help a child learn, without doing their work for them or breaking school rules.
- Lesson 11Using AI at work as a beginnerYour workplace may already use AI. A calm first step, the rules to ask about, and what to keep out of it.
- Lesson 12Where to get helpFree, trusted places to learn more, ask questions and report problems.
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