u3a AI Resources for u3a Groups by https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources The AI for Everyone team is a group of u3a members who have set themselves the objective to acquaint all 430,000 u3a members with AI. This team have produced this Padlet. Many of you will be keen to explore how you can use AI to make your own lives easier and more fun or to do the same for your family or for your u3a. Some will be more interested in understanding how AI is, and may, change society and wish to engage in talks and discussions about AI. For both groups this Padlet is designed to provide resources to facilitate your AI journey within your local u3a. The Padlet is specifaclly intended to support members of the u3a IGO AI for Agitators and Group Leaders group. Members of this group may request the ability to post to this padlet. If you do use any of these resources please leave a comment on the resource telling us who where and when and what you thought of the resource. Thank you. en-us 2025-11-01 15:10:46 UTC 2026-08-21 14:01:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661329200 These discussion guides are designed to enable u3a members in local u3as to discuss an AI related theme. This can be done in informal discussion groups , as part of a AI course, or within a u3a AI Group.


They will often link to an AI News Event.


Do let us know, via a comment on the resource, how you used the resource and how it went. Thank you. The comment icon is the speech button on the bottom right of each post.

]]> 2025-11-01 15:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661329200 AI In Fiction - Sentient Artificial Intelligence alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661359259 2025-11-01 15:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661359259 Bias alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661764591 OpenAi have just published a report investigating political bias. The report highlights that for a neutral prompt ChatGPt does quite well in avoiding bias. For a political biased prompt it does tend to amplify Liberal rather than conservative bias. As is often the case, to avoid bias be careful how you word the prompt.

]]> 2025-11-02 08:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661764591 A neuroscience of Consciousness alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661768855 A video (1hr 40 mins ) talk by Anil Seth of University of Sussex. The talk focuses on what is Consciousness and how can we detect it. It is primarily about human and animal conciousness with a short reflection on AI. Anil Seth does highlight that there are many different views on this subject. This is his view.

]]> 2025-11-02 09:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661768855 Silver AI Project - Creating an AI Aware Community alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661782383 David Mcall of Yate and Sodbury u3a developed a six week course supplemented by monthly newsletters. The course is web based and you are welcome to reuse this material


]]> 2025-11-02 09:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661782383 Powerpoint version of Silver AI Project alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661785720 Russell Whitworth of Guildford u3a has produced a Powerpoint version of the Silver AI Course. Click on links for content. These are pdf version. Contact Russell for the Powerpoint versions

Class 1 Making AI Images and Songs

Class 2 AI Chat

Class 3 Advanced AI Images

Class 4 Prompts, creative writing and more

Class 5 Ethics and AI Futures

Class 6 The rise of robots


]]> 2025-11-02 09:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661785720 How to get better results from your AI Chatbot alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661786886 Also check out joebloggs post on providing more detailed prompts. The post should be next to this one.

]]> 2025-11-02 09:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661786886 Which AI Chatbot should I use? alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787017 2025-11-02 09:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787017 Am I being socially Irresponsible using an AI Chatbot given how much energy and water they use. alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787147 Short answer is no.

]]> 2025-11-02 09:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787147 a users chat with ChatGPT about Copyright alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787335 AI Trust volunteers are not allowed to give advice on Copyright. Unless the post explicitly states it is the view of the u3a Trust then the post isn't endorsed by the u3a and may not represent the u3a's views.


Many u3a members are having conversations with AI Chatbots about copyright. This is one of many such conversations that u3a members are having. It was posted by an anonymous u3a user and reflects the views that the AI Chatbot expressed at the time. The AI for Everyone Team would always advise, if it is important, then check the AI response with a reliable source.

]]> 2025-11-02 09:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787335 u3a Trust Position on Copyright alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787436 General advice about Copyright for u3a members is provided by the u3a trust at this link. An update to include AI is expected.: https://www.u3a.org.uk/all-documents/copyright-and-licences-2025

]]> 2025-11-02 09:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3661787436 AI in Fiction - Human Dependence on AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663164215 2025-11-03 08:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663164215 Who To Follow for Technology alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663914601 Who to Follow

]]> 2025-11-03 16:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663914601 Who To Follow for AI Tools, trends and Ethics alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663915125

  • AI Tools, Trends and Ethics

    • ]]>     2025-11-03 16:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663915125     Who To Follow for AI Skeptics alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663916906

  • AI Skeptics and the Dangers of AI

    • ]]>     2025-11-03 16:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663916906     Other Podcasts alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663920081

  • BBC Radio 4 – The Artificial Human

  • Surrey Speaks: Will AI….? Occasional 15min podcasts from Surrey University

    • ]]>     2025-11-03 16:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663920081     Other Podcasts alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663921185

  • BBC Radio 4 – The Artificial Human

  • Surrey Speaks: Will AI….? Occasional 15min podcasts from Surrey University

    • ]]>     2025-11-03 16:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663921185     Books alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663926328

  • Ethan Mollick Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI

  • Ray Kurzeill: The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with AI

  • Gary Marcus: Taming Silicon Valley

  • Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus. Non technical – provides an historical context to the importance of Information

  • Shannon Vallor The AI Mirror – the moral social and political problems of Generative AI.

  • Karen Hao: Empire of AI - the dark side of how ChatGPT was developed

    • ]]>     2025-11-03 17:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3663926328     Family History use of AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3667927179 2025-11-05 13:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3667927179 AI Could Wipe out The Working Class alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673766754 I think this is a coherent well argued 13 minute video. Well worth watching. For balance I would like to add a video that paints the tech CEO's view point of what employment should look like once AI replaces millions of jobs. Please share with me any recommendations.

    ]]>     2025-11-09 15:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673766754     Tips on more detailed prompting from Joebloggs alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673788234 2025-11-09 16:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673788234 AI for Everyone alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673918486 This is our "home page" you can get to all u3a AI related sites from here.

    ]]>     2025-11-09 18:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673918486     u3a AI Subject Advisor Page alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673921246 For topical messages from the u3a AI Subject Advisor Barry Claydon

    ]]>     2025-11-09 18:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673921246     u3a AI Network Advisors Page alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673924290 To understand our AI Network and to sign up for our monthly AI Newsletter visit this site

    ]]>     2025-11-09 18:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3673924290     Glossary of AI Terms alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3677065522 Hopefully these are the terms that a u3a member is most likely to come across

    ]]>     2025-11-11 09:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3677065522     First Steps with AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3677455374 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.

    ]]>     2025-11-11 14:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3677455374     How to Use an AI Chatbot for Learning alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3691953208 2025-11-20 12:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3691953208 How u3a members are using Generative AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3692019748 Updated with examples from the February 2026 Preparing for an AI World course. last updated April 15th

    ]]>     2025-11-20 13:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3692019748     Beginners Guide To Using padlet alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3696675016 Click on the Blue rectangle labelled " How to get started using Padlet" to open a pdf guide.

    ]]>     2025-11-24 18:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3696675016     Beginners Guide To using padlet alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3696675774 Click on the Blue rectangle labelled " How to get started using Padlet" to open a Powerpoint guide.

    ]]>     2025-11-24 18:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3696675774     Recommended Science Fiction Books with AI themes alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3698421246 David Topping has kindly put together this list of science fiction books which relate to our now understanding of AI. For each one David has provided a brief personal comment.


    If you do decided to have a group discussion on any of these, please produce a Discussion Guide as others my benefit form your insight. thank you

    ]]>     2025-11-25 20:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3698421246     AI in Healthcare by Ian Hawker alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3699423322 Presented at AI News October 2025

    ]]>     2025-11-26 10:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3699423322     Republican Views on AI and Job Losses alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3699584001 There is no unified Republican view on what the impact of AI will be on jobs nor what should be done about any impact. There are no equivalent videos to the Bernie Sanders video. I worked with ChatGPT to produce this briefing paper. If you find something better please let me know.

    ]]>     2025-11-26 13:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3699584001     You do not need to use this section alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702518604 This section of the padlet contains documents that are referenced elsewhere on the padlet - you shouldn't need to access any of these documents directly

    ]]>     2025-11-28 14:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702518604     Silver AI Course Module 1 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702522626 2025-11-28 14:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702522626 Silver AI Course Module 2 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702524388 2025-11-28 14:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702524388 Silver AI Course Module 3 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702525295 2025-11-28 14:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702525295 Silver AI Course Module 4 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702526031 2025-11-28 14:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702526031 Silver AI Course Module 5 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702526828 2025-11-28 14:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702526828 Silver Ai Course Module 6 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702527305 2025-11-28 14:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3702527305 u3a AI News YouTube Channel alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703557574 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.

    ]]>     2025-11-30 11:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703557574     u3a AI Newsletter November 2025 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703713275 2025-11-30 15:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703713275 u3a AI Newsletter October 2025 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703714709 2025-11-30 15:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703714709 Generative AI under the covers alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703858676 Peter Lord ,who runs the u3a Computing Community, has some excellent talks on how Generative AI actually works. This post links to one of those talks.

    ]]>     2025-11-30 18:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703858676     An example chat re Continuity & Resilience alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703863849 2025-11-30 19:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3703863849 Best Opensource LLMs for running locally alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3706506960 If you are a bit technical and have a powerful laptop you can run some impressive LLMs locally. Here are five of the best

    ]]>     2025-12-02 08:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3706506960     Tips on describing the sort of image you want alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3706585067 2025-12-02 09:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3706585067 Introduction to Canva u3aroger https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3707492326 Click on the image above to run this video (with sound) - created in Canva, of course!

    ]]>     2025-12-02 21:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3707492326     AI for Current Affairs Groups alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3708732227 This narrated powerpont slide deck allows local u3a groups to use this presentation with a Current Affairs group. As it is not a video, users remain in full control of the presentation and can easily break for discussions.

    ]]>     2025-12-03 15:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3708732227     AI Newsletter december 2025 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3708788547 2025-12-03 15:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3708788547 Using Google's Gemini for the first time alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3710339402 content to come

    ]]>     2025-12-04 13:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3710339402     Venues and Funding barryclaydon https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3710418521 Try asking AI Chatbots (GPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc) using the following prompt, 'You are local expert in sources of grants and venues in ...... suggest local sources of funds and low cost venues for a new u3a group leaders'


    Or register with https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk and have access to hundreds of sources of grants.


    ]]>     2025-12-04 14:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3710418521     Second Steps with AI -ChatGPT alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3711758466 This powerpoint narrated video lasts 10 minutes and talks through getting started with ChatGPT. The pdf version in the adjacent post has clickable links.

    ]]>     2025-12-05 11:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3711758466     Second Steps with AI - ChatGPT alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3711759974 This is the pdf version of the narrated powerpoint video "Second Steps with AI". It talks through getting started with ChatGPT.

    ]]>     2025-12-05 11:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3711759974     Canva AI - Doc and Image u3aroger https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3712539701 This illustrated short story was created using Magic Write and AI Image in Canva. Click on the picture to view it.

    ]]>     2025-12-06 08:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3712539701     How Generative AI Knows what it Knows alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3722011976 Powerpoint with speaker notes

    ]]>     2025-12-14 17:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3722011976     Posting articles and presentations to padlet alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3724406356 If you want to share what you have created re AI read this.

    ]]>     2025-12-16 10:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3724406356     Online Adverts, Shopping and How Google Search is changing alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3728306101 u3a AI Agitator Bryan Irving explores with Gemini how AI Chat is changing how Google protects its advertising revenue and what we see when prompting about products.

    ]]>     2025-12-19 06:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3728306101     Articles about using AI in Education alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3728320693 2025-12-19 07:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3728320693 Google Gemini Free versus Paid For alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3729484812 Google's Gemini has for some people overtaken ChatGPT as their go to AI ChatBot. This document explains the difference between Google's free and entry paid for AI plan

    ]]>     2025-12-21 08:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3729484812     Canva's "Code" and other AI u3aroger https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3737521114 You can use Canva's "Code" to create quizzes, games, images, forms, and many other designs. Click on the picture of this invoice form for the explanatory website.

    ]]>     2026-01-04 18:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3737521114     Geoffrey Hinton video clips on Societal Risks alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3742764483 2026-01-07 11:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3742764483 Google's NotebookLM for Learning gilliandfielding https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3753691922 NotebookLM is an online tool for researching and analysing large amounts of data. It is EXCELLENT for learning independently and creating materials. It can generate learning materials such as infographics, decks, quizzes, and flashcards. It's interactive chatbot and podcasts were my favourites. It's like asking teacher without interrupting them or fellow students.


    ]]>     2026-01-16 15:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3753691922     GoodThings Foundation Introduction to Generative AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3754936207 Good Things Foundation have produced a non technical overview to Generative AI for those new to this topic.

    ]]>     2026-01-18 18:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3754936207     Second Steps with AI - Gemini alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3762023262 This powerpoint narrated video lasts less than 10 minutes and talks through getting started with Google's Gemini. The pdf version in the adjacent post has clickable links.

    ]]>     2026-01-23 14:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3762023262     Second Steps with AI-Gemini alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3762025485 This is the pdf version of the narrated powerpoint video "Second Steps with AI- Gemini". It talks through getting started with Googles AI Chatbot Gemini

    ]]>     2026-01-23 14:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3762025485     AI for Geopolitics Groups alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3775663711 Although this presentation isnt narrated it does have comprehensive speaker notes. It was used for the u3a AI News April 2026. A narrated video version is on our youtube channel.

    ]]>     2026-02-03 16:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3775663711     Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3777704098 three part programme exploring if or when the bubble bursts what happens.

    ]]>     2026-02-04 20:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3777704098     Using Live Captioning on your phone or tablet alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3785430905 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

    ]]>     2026-02-10 18:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3785430905     EU AI Act and UK AI regulation Approach alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3786269040 High level summary presented by Nadia Phillips at the February AI Agitators group meeting

    ]]>     2026-02-11 10:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3786269040     AI and BIAS alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3786288923 six slides that can help prompt a discussion about AI and Bias.

    ]]>     2026-02-11 11:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3786288923     How to start an AI Group alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3790064339 These are some initial thoughts if you have other ideas please share. alan.freeland@u3a.org.uk


    ]]>     2026-02-14 14:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3790064339     Getting AI Chatbots to create the images you want alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3800048595 Some basic photography terms and some tips that can help in getting the image you want.

    ]]>     2026-02-24 11:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3800048595     Getting Started with AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3800361587 If you prefer all your learning material in one place and in a document format, John Ladely from Watford Park u3a has produced this guide to getting started with AI. And John very kindly has been keeping it up to date.

    ]]>     2026-02-24 15:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3800361587     World History and Local History Groups use of AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3801911347 2026-02-25 14:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3801911347 AI Newsletter February 2026 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3810321551 2026-03-03 19:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3810321551 I want to be able to compare LLMs or choose between LLMs alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3813103050 2026-03-05 09:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3813103050 AI Overview and Worries alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3817785869 u3a member Charles Symons explains what AI is, what precautions we should take using it and what things we should and shouldn't worry about. Charles is willing to share his powerpoint which is complete with speaker notes.

    ]]>     2026-03-09 14:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3817785869     u3a IGO AI Agitators March 2026 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3817918059 Presentation for the March 2026 AI Agitators group.

    ]]>     2026-03-09 16:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3817918059     A more academic approach to more complex prompting alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3818963797 AI Agitator Bryan Irving has produced this guide to how to align your human thinking with AI thinking for better results. Thank you Bryan.

    ]]>     2026-03-10 07:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3818963797     Gaining hands on confidence with using AI alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3818996153 This is a structured set of exercises designed to help someone who is totally new to using AI Chatbots gain confidence in their use. additional collateral is available to support these excercises.

    ]]>     2026-03-10 07:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3818996153     About This Section alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819467752 Google's NotebookLM helps you learn using just the information you trust. You can produce presentations, quizzes, podcasts and many other views of the information. This section contains Notebooks on different topics that you can use. and tips on using NotebookLM

    ]]>     2026-03-10 13:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819467752     AI and your Data Privacy alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819536995 NotebookLM on Data privacy here: https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/506269a6-89bb-4a6a-8a26-e5ba29aeb32f


    Select the sources you want to use and just ask questions.

    ]]>     2026-03-10 14:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819536995     Impact of Ai on Jobs alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819554423 NotebookLM on Jobs here:

    https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/5cdd3522-e392-48d3-81d9-efb7141178e0


    Select the sources you want and just ask questions or use the assets in the studio.

    ]]>     2026-03-10 14:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819554423     Robert Sprigge's AI Journey alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819892783 Robert is an AI for Everyone team member and an enthusiastic user of AI. This is Roberts AI journey and insight.

    ]]>     2026-03-10 18:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819892783     BBC Bite site easy introduction to AI Chatbots alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819977951 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?

    ]]>     2026-03-10 20:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3819977951     AI Agents - Are potentially dangerous alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3820980716 The AI companies are pushing AI agents as the next big thing and they can do amazing things but there are big security issues with them so be very careful. OpenAI Atlas, Microsoft Edge with Copilot mode, Perplexity Comet are all agent based browsers. Watch the video to understand the risks

    ]]>     2026-03-11 10:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3820980716     AI Agents - Are potentially dangerous alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3821066063 The AI companies are pushing AI agents as the next big thing and they can do amazing things but there are big security issues with them so be very careful. OpenAI Atlas, Microsoft Edge with Copilot mode, Perplexity Comet are all agent based browsers. Watch the video to understand the risks

    ]]>     2026-03-11 11:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3821066063     Russell's AI for Everyone Overview alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3821165613 complete with speaker notes

    ]]>     2026-03-11 13:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3821165613     Russell's AI for Everyone Overview alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3821169983 Powerpoint with speaker notes

    ]]>     2026-03-11 13:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3821169983     AI Good News Stories alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3827285757 The press always emphasises the bad. There are lots of good news stories around AI. Here are some of them.

    And a video produced by NotebookLM: https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a-ai-resources-for-u3a-groups-5dhdnjgfd2bencvl/wish/YDgnZe1A3rL1ZwrA


    ]]>     2026-03-16 15:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3827285757     Video of good news stories alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3827518443 Video lasts 6mins 45 secs

    ]]>     2026-03-16 18:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3827518443     AI Good News video produced by NotebookLM alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3827519893 The Notebook is here: https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/32a7d6a0-bf60-47ad-87da-5fd326dbb28d

    ]]>     2026-03-16 18:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3827519893     Presentation for a zoom call to promote an AI event. alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3842652795 This deck from AI-for-Everyone team member Gillian can be tailored to promote a Regional Event, an AI course, or the creation of an AI Group.

    ]]>     2026-03-27 09:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3842652795     AI News March 2026 Thames Valley Network alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3845433632 2026-03-30 09:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3845433632 AI News March 2026 -AI Hubs by u3a Regions alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3845435124 2026-03-30 09:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3845435124 Discussion Paper on Conversation is all we need alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3845467929 From a u3a AI colleague of ours in Australia, Ross, a thoughtful document on why "Seniors" should engage with AI and why it is more like the telephone than the telegraph.

    ]]>     2026-03-30 10:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3845467929     Second Steps with AI - Copilot alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3854016407 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.

    ]]>     2026-04-06 07:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3854016407     Sam Altman at OpenAIs vision for Societal Changes alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3855991586 2026-04-07 11:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3855991586 Using AI to Create Presentations alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3858351599 Do let me know if you find this useful or you have better suggestions.

    ]]>     2026-04-08 16:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3858351599     Finding non copyrighted material alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3860090360 2026-04-09 14:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3860090360 Simple Steps to get the best from NotebookLM alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3862341412 2026-04-11 12:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3862341412 Using an AI note taker for meeting minutes alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3863128747 Using Zoom for online meetings or an AI Notetaker for face to face meetings

    ]]>     2026-04-12 15:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3863128747     Converting handwritten notes to typed notes alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3863133013 This couldn't be easier. Take a photograph of the handwritten notes , upload to an ai chatbot and ask for a nicely formatted typed transcription.

    ]]>     2026-04-12 15:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3863133013     Adding Virtual Committee Members alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3863146950 Are you missing expertise on your committee? Follow this example to add an AI Virtual Committee Member

    ]]>     2026-04-12 16:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3863146950     AI Agitators April 2026 Presentation alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3865000180 2026-04-13 16:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3865000180 An Example Childrens Story Book alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3868308468 Andrew is an Economist, he has no skills in writing children's story books. When another grandparent challenged all the grandparents to produce a story book for their young grandchildren Andrew turned to AI. This is the book. Total effort by Andrew - 2.5hrs. Total cost £0. Names and portrait photo changed to protect anonymity

    ]]>     2026-04-15 07:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3868308468     AI for London region delegates alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3868431651 This is a slightly updated version of the presentation I gave to the London Region Delegates meeting on 14th April to encourage the London Region u3as to engage with AI. The feedback was that there were lots of great ideas here but it was too overwhelming for some.


    ]]>     2026-04-15 09:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3868431651     Pros and Cons of ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3877112613 2026-04-21 07:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3877112613 East of England April 2026 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896525431 2026-05-04 05:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896525431 How can AI help run a u3a? alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896624142 2026-05-04 07:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896624142 AI and Photography alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896695997 Elmbridge u3a Photography group were sceptical about how useful AI could be but in an open minded way decided to evaluate it. This is a case study. The image is copyright of the photographer, Nicola Lindsey and the article was produced by Elmbridge u3a Photography and AI groups.

    ]]>     2026-05-04 08:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896695997     AI Agents - Their Power and Risks alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896812827 20 mins

    ]]>     2026-05-04 10:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3896812827     Padlet Index as of 6th May 2026 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3899827707 2026-05-06 06:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3899827707 Ai Agitators May 2026 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3907302265 2026-05-11 17:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3907302265 AI and Reading Groups alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3912335533 2026-05-14 09:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3912335533 AI for Everyone 4 week Online course alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3913849626 All the material including presentations and recording of sessions of the last "Preparing for an AI World " course, February 2026 can be found on this padlet

    ]]>     2026-05-15 08:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3913849626     AI Agitators June 1st Slides alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3937191559 2026-06-01 17:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3937191559 Results of comparison tests of hand-writing to text gilliandfielding https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3937227806 2 slides showing the results of a comparison of the wipeboard hand-writing to text using Claude, Gemini, ChatCPT. Spoiler alert: ChatGPT had 25% accuracy!

    ]]>     2026-06-01 17:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3937227806     AI Intro at York University u3a Festival 1st - 3rd July 2026 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3967765610 2026-06-29 18:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3967765610 AI News July - Rose Luckin AI and Society alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3979480620 Delivered by Prof Rose Luckin CBE on Fiday 10th July to u3a AI News Event.

    ]]>     2026-07-11 09:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3979480620     AI Agitators July 2026 Update alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3981410575 2026-07-13 17:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3981410575 Birmingham and Adelaide University Survey on AI and Financial services for older citizens. alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3984972467 2026-07-16 11:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3984972467 Practical Approaches to AI Copyright and Plagiarism alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3987757289 2026-07-20 18:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3987757289 AI and Copyright Six lectures from Gresham College alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3988548470 2026-07-21 11:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3988548470 AI Futures by Ian Hawker - July 2026 AI News alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3991921907 There is a Q&A document relating to this talk. It is in the adjacent post.

    ]]>     2026-07-26 09:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3991921907     AI Futures by Ian Hawker - Q&A alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3991922333 comments in blue from Alan , in red from Ian

    ]]>     2026-07-26 09:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3991922333     How to find which u3as have particular groups alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3996221118 2026-08-01 14:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/3996221118 AI Everywhere August 2026 alanfreeland https://padlet.com/u3alearning/u3a_ai_resources/wish/4014650113 Ian has delivered this to a number of u3as.


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