A calm, practical first course in AI
Meet AI at your own pace, and spot the scams that use it.
AI, Gently is a self-paced course for adults who are new to AI, or a little wary of it. Plain English, no jargon, real everyday uses, and the know-how to tell when AI is being used to fool you.
Opening late November, in time for holiday gifting
- 14 short modules, about 8½ hours including hands-on practice
- A printable workbook, a prompt library and one-page cheat sheets
- Every exercise works with free AI accounts. Nothing else to buy
- Made for beginners: if you can send an email, you can do this
Get the Scam Stop Card, and a spot on the waitlist
A one-page printable for the fridge, with a cut-out wallet card. We'll email you when the course opens, with the founding price for waitlist members.
Thank you! Here's your Scam Stop Card.
Print it, fill in the numbers you trust, and keep it by the phone. Make a copy for someone you love.
Download the card (PDF)
Free to print and share
The Scam Stop Card
- The four warning signs that show up in almost every scam, including the AI-powered ones
- The one rule that defeats them: Pause. Hang up. Verify.
- How a family safe word stops voice-clone "emergency" calls
- What never to pay with, and exactly what to do if it already happened
- A wallet card to cut out and carry
Why now
AI made scams more convincing. The defenses are simple.
$7.7 billion
lost by people 60 and older to scams reported to the FBI in 2025, more than any other age group.
Source: FBI Internet Crime Report 2025, summarized by AARP
A few seconds
of audio from a social media video is enough for AI to copy a voice. The FBI recommends every family agree on a secret word.
Source: FBI public service announcement, December 2024
The upside
Used well, the same tools can explain a confusing bill, prepare you for a doctor's visit, or write the letter you've been dreading. The course shows how, safely.
What's inside
14 modules in four parts
Part 1
Getting comfortable
- Welcome
- How AI works
- Meet the assistants
- Your first conversation
- Talking to AI well
Part 2
Putting AI to work
- Finding AI in your life
- Your executive assistant
- Your home's chief of staff
- Hidden superpowers
Part 3
Staying safe and sharp
- Privacy and safety
- Spotting AI scams
- Fake news and media literacy
- Healthy habits
Part 4
Making it yours
- Your AI playbook
Plus: a 57-page printable workbook33 ready-to-use promptsone-page cheat sheetsa plain-English glossary
Give it as a gift
Buying for a parent, grandparent or friend? When the course opens, you'll choose a delivery date and write a short note. They get a friendly email that morning with one click to start. No passwords to set up.
Questions
Good to know
Is this really for complete beginners?
Yes. It starts at zero: what AI is, how to set up a free account safely, and your first conversation. Short lessons, plain English, larger text if you want it, and no technical background needed.
Do I need to pay for ChatGPT or other AI tools?
No. Every exercise works with free accounts. Module 2 explains the free and paid options, and when (rarely) paying is worth it.
How long does it take?
About 8½ hours in total, in 14 modules of 20 to 50 minutes. Go at your own pace; your access doesn't expire.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes, on any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser. The workbook prints on ordinary paper.
What will it cost?
Waitlist members get a founding price when the course opens. We'll email you the details first.
What if it isn't right for me?
There's a 30-day money-back guarantee. Just reply to your welcome email.
Is the Scam Stop Card really free?
Yes, and you're welcome to print copies and share it with family, neighbors or your community group.