Free Senior AI Education event set for Feb. 14 in Flint
Seniors in Flint will get hands-on, fear-free help with AI on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. The free Senior AI Education event focuses on plain-language basics, safety, and simple daily use. Seats are limited to 100 attendees.
The program is led by Flint native Sherrod D. Pigee, founder of Engine Shark and United AI Academy. After early workshops, he noticed many older adults wanted in-but needed a slower on-ramp. "We're learning together," he tells participants who ask the core questions first: "What is AI?" "What is ChatGPT?"
Expect friendly pacing and real examples. If someone uses a voice assistant at home, they already have a head start-that's the level this event meets people at.
What seniors will receive
- Free SAFETRION™ software for every attendee
- A notebook for in-session notes
- A take-home guide (download via QR code)
- Access to a weekly, helpful newsletter
- A resource site to revisit: seniorAI.com
Safety first: scams, privacy, and confidence
A representative from the Genesee County Sheriff's Department will cover AI-related scams and how to spot them. This alone can prevent costly mistakes and build confidence. For extra prep, educators and caregivers can review the FTC's scam alerts with learners ahead of time: FTC Scam Alerts.
About SAFETRION™
To support seniors who live alone, Pigee created SAFETRION™, a home software service installed on phones so families can check in on loved ones-even from out of state. The long-term goal is a SAFETRION™ community and school partnerships that keep support going beyond a single workshop.
For educators: how to plug in and add value
Adult education teams, librarians, and community educators can use this event as a live model for AI literacy with older learners. The emphasis is slow steps, shared language, and repeatable routines.
- Start with vocabulary: AI, voice assistants, prompts, phishing, two-factor authentication.
- Teach 2-3 practical use cases: setting reminders, drafting a message with an AI assistant, fact-checking health info from trusted sources.
- Build a small help desk: one-to-one stations for account setup and scam-check drills.
- Send learners home with a printed checklist and a few safe starter tasks.
- Invite intergenerational volunteers; pair teens or college students with seniors.
- Follow up weekly by email or phone to keep momentum and answer new questions.
If you're building curriculum or staff training around AI literacy, you can browse curated course paths by role here: Complete AI Training - Courses by Job.
Event details and registration
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
- Cost: Free
- Capacity: 100 seniors
- Focus: AI basics, safety, simple tools, Q&A with experts
- Register: Reserve your seat on Eventbrite
Why this matters
Pigee saw demand surge from 10-15 attendees in the first workshop to about 60 seniors in the second. The lesson: start where people are, invite questions, and make it safe to learn in public. That's how you build durable digital skills-and community.
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