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Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Getting Started with AI – Part 1: What Is AI, and Why Should You Care?

 When people hear the term “artificial intelligence”, they often picture robots, science fiction movies, or complicated machines. But in real life, AI is already part of our daily routines—helping us write emails, find directions, improve our photos, and even catch grammar mistakes.

So, if you're retired, semi-retired, or just new to this space, you might ask:

“Why should I care about AI at my age?”

My answer? Because it can make your life easier, more connected, and even more fun.



🧠 What Exactly Is AI?

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence—a kind of computer program that can "learn" and make decisions like a human. But don't worry, it's not science fiction. You’re already using AI if you’ve:

  • Typed something into Google and got a smart answer

  • Spoken to Siri or Alexa

  • Gotten spelling suggestions while writing an email

  • Used YouTube or Netflix recommendations

AI works quietly behind the scenes, helping us every day.



💡 What Can AI Do for You?

For beginners and retirees like us, AI is not about coding or robots—it’s about tools that make life easier. Here are a few things you can do with AI right now:

✅ Task🤖 AI Tool
Improve your writingGrammarly
Create blog posts or storiesJasper, Writesonic
Turn writing into videosPictory
Translate languagesDeepL, Google Translate
Chat with an AI like a smart friendChatGPT, Chatsonic
Organize your ideasNotion AI, Microsoft Copilot

And guess what? Most of these tools are beginner-friendly and free to try.



📌 Why AI Is Great for Seniors & Beginners

  • 🧓 No need to be tech-savvy

  • 🕰️ Saves time and energy

  • ✍️ Helps you write, learn, and create with confidence

  • 💬 Connects you with the world in new ways

  • 💡 Encourages lifelong learning and curiosity

As someone who started blogging in retirement, I’ve found that AI gives me more freedom to focus on creativity, not struggle with technology.



👣 What’s Coming in the Series?

This is just the beginning! In the next parts of this series, we’ll walk through:

Part 2: How to Use Grammarly to Write Better Instantly
Part 3: Writing Your First Blog Post with AI Help
Part 4: Using AI to Create Images or Videos
Part 5: How AI Can Help You Stay Sharp and Curious After 60
Part 6: Common Misconceptions About AI—And Why It’s Friendlier Than You Think



📬 Stay with Me on This Journey

Whether you’re writing your memoirs, blogging for fun, or just exploring something new, AI is here to help—not replace you. If I can learn it at 80, you can too.

Feel free to leave a comment or question—I’d love to hear what you're curious about.


Warmly,
David Au

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