AARP Wyoming Offers Series Using Technology and AI in Our Lives

AARP Wyoming and the Older Adult Technology Services (OATS) offer a free series on using technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in our life during events in April and May. The series will be held at the Laramie County Public Library’s Willow Room.

The series is free and you don’t need to be an AARP member to attend. Simply click below on each course you’d like to attend and register through aarp.org.

This series will be delivered through AARP’s Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), an award-winning social impact organization with a mission to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.” Founded in 2004, OATS is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in the digital world through free technology programs, community training, and strategic engagements. OATS is on a mission to flip the script of aging and close the digital divide by giving older adults the opportunity to learn new skills, save money, get active, and make new connections. Cheyenne’s Mark Quinlivan will be the leader of the courses.

On April 22, Introduction to AI will feature an introductory lecture that will explore the basics of artificial intelligence, how it’s being used today, and its current limitations. We’ll also discuss how AI is poised to shape the future in exciting ways. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session designed for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating technology. To register for this event, click here.

On May 13 at 10 a.m. in the Laramie County Library’s Willow Room, the series shifts to booking vacations online. Thanks to a variety of websites and apps, you can find your perfect home away from home almost anywhere in the world. This lecture introduces popular vacation rental sites, their common features, and how to find great deals. Additionally, you'll learn how to choose your vacation rental wisely and stay safe while traveling. To register for this event, click here.

If you have never considered how to search for a job in the digital age, take an hour and 15 minutes on May 27 to attend the session called, “Job Searching in The Digital Age,” in the Laramie County Public Library’s Willow Room. This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search, demonstrate digital job searching tools like LinkedIn, and offer tips and advice to job seekers. You’ll also learn about new opportunities for freelance work and how you can supplement your income in innovative ways. To register for this event, click here.