AI Learning for Seniors: Week 9

 Title: How to Spot Real vs Fake: Using ChatGPT to Evaluate Online Information

Why This Matters

In today’s digital world, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by news, social media posts, and articles—some real, some misleading. The good news? ChatGPT can help you separate fact from fiction in a friendly, judgment-free way.

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✅ This Week's Goals:

• Learn how to check the credibility of online information

• Practice asking ChatGPT to help analyze news or claims

• Gain confidence in using AI as your digital fact-checking assistant

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🔍 How ChatGPT Can Help

You can use ChatGPT to:

• Explain what a viral article is really about

• Help determine if a claim or video is likely fake

• Suggest trusted sources for further reading

• Provide plain-language summaries of complex topics

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💬 Try These Prompts:

• “Can you check if this news story about a miracle health cure is likely true?”

• “Is this social media post about taxes in Canada accurate?”

• “Explain this article like I’m 75 years old and not tech-savvy.”

• “Is this photo real or AI-generated?”

💡 Tip: You can also paste quotes or links into ChatGPT and ask, “Is this credible?” (Just remember: ChatGPT can’t access the live web unless browsing is enabled, but it can still help you analyze!)

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📌 Weekly Activity:

Find a trending news item or viral social media post and ask ChatGPT:

• What is it saying?

• Is it true or exaggerated?

• What are trustworthy sources I can refer to?

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🧰 Extra Ideas:

• Ask ChatGPT to explain what “fake news” or “clickbait” means

• Explore how AI can create realistic images or videos (and how to spot them!)

• Learn how to tell if a website is trustworthy

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🌱 Final Thought

You don’t need to become a tech expert overnight. But with ChatGPT at your side, you can stay informed, avoid online traps, and become more confident navigating today’s information-rich world.

Keep learning and questioning—curiosity keeps you young!