u3a AI Resources for AI Beginners by https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers The AI for Everyone team is a group of u3a members who aim to acquaint all 430,000 u3a members with AI. This team have produced this Padlet for any u3a member who is an absolute beginner with regards to AI but would like to explore what AI Chatbots are, and how they can be useful. There is companion Padlet, in the purple posts section below, that provides more extensive resources. Thank you. en-us 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC 2026-08-17 07:39:50 UTC hello@padlet.com u3a AI News YouTube Channel alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755809 Some of our AI News monthly zoom calls are recorded. You can find them here. For GDPR reasons only the presenters part of the session is recorded and sometimes edits have to be made for copyright reasons.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755809 Glossary of AI Terms alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755811 Hopefully these are the terms that a u3a member is most likely to come across

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755811 Which AI Chatbot should I use? alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755824 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755824 How to get better results from your AI Chatbot alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755827 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755827 AI for Everyone alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755850 This is our "home page" you can get to all u3a AI related sites from here.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755850 u3a AI Subject Advisor Page alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755851 For topical messages from the u3a AI Subject Advisor Barry Claydon

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755851 u3a AI Network Advisors Page alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755852 To understand our AI Network and to sign up for our monthly AI Newsletter visit this site

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755852 What would I use an AI Chatbot for alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755855 This presentation gives lots of examples of how u3a members are using AI Chatbots. A narrated version is being produced.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755855 Beginners Guide To Using padlet alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755856 Click on the Blue rectangle labelled " How to get started using Padlet" to open a pdf guide.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755856 Introduction: Watch: BBC Bite site easy introduction to AI Chatbots alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755861 How to turbocharge your AI skills.

How to get started with AI chatbots.

Can you spot an AI scam?

Should your kids be using AI in their homework?

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755861 Step 1: Watch: First Steps with AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755863 This Powerpoint video of 8 slides will last 10 minutes and gives an introduction to AI for those totally new to AI.

You can download this video or play it from the padlet.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755863 Second Steps with AI -ChatGPT alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755885 This powerpoint narrated video lasts 10 minutes and talks through getting started with ChatGPT. It has clickable links which will take you to the AI resources for Groups Padlet.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755885 Tips on describing the sort of image you want alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755893 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755893 Introduction: GoodThings Foundation Introduction to Generative AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755916 If the BBC Bite Sized videos have given you enough of an overview proceed to Step1. Otherwise the Good Things Foundation non technical overview to Generative AI may give you a better insight to AI.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755916 Second Steps with AI - Gemini alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755918 This powerpoint narrated video lasts less than 10 minutes and talks through getting started with Google's Gemini. It has clickable links which will take you to the AI resources for Groups Padlet.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755918 Using Live Captioning on your phone or tablet alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755922 If you are hard of hearing then enabling live captioning on your phone or tablet could be very helpful. It gives you a real time text display of what is being spoken

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755922 Getting AI Chatbots to create the images you want alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755924 Some basic photography terms and some tips that can help in getting the image you want.

]]> 2026-03-12 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822755924 Step 2: Choose your first AI Chatbot alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822771798 If you are comfortable with Google then start with Google's Gemini. Watch the video: Second Steps with AI- Gemini.

If you are more comfortable with Microsoft then start with Microsoft's Copilot. Watch the video: Second Steps with AI - Copilot.

Or if you are curious about ChatGPT then start with: Second Steps with AI - ChatGPT

]]> 2026-03-12 11:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822771798 Further Resources alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822799159 If you are looking for further AI resources then a much more comprehensive set can be found on our AI resources for Groups Padlet

]]> 2026-03-12 11:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3822799159 Introduction: Connect yourself to the u3a AI community alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3825910381

a. Sign up for our monthly newsletter Link.

b. Watch past recordings of AI News Link.

c. Follow the posts below

]]> 2026-03-15 16:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3825910381 Second Steps with AI - Copilot alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/AI_Beginers/wish/3825955787 This powerpoint narrated video lasts 10 minutes and talks through getting started with Microsoft AI Chatbot called Copliot. It has clickable links which will take you to the AI resources for Groups Padlet.

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