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The Possibilities, Perils of Artificial Intelligence

En español | When ChatGPT emerged in November 2022, the introduction of generative AI promised to be as transformative as personal computers and smartphones. AI can help people choose how to live as they age, but scammers have embraced it, too. The challenge? Culling the problems from the positives.

The possibilities

Personal Technology

Why AI Slop Is Dangerous and What You Can Do

Viral videos generated by artificial intelligence can appear uncannily real

Personal Technology Resource Center

AI Tools: Navigating Systems with Ease

AI tools streamline customer service tasks

Members Edition

How to Shop Online Using AI | Members Only

Uncover deals with these three AI-powered assistants

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Family Caregiving

How to Use AI to Answer Caregiving Questions

Try these easy chat prompts to get started

Personal Technology Resource Center

AI: A Helping Hand in Caregiving Crisis

AI may detect changes before a problem can get worse

Personal Technology Resource Center

Smart Home Tech for People 50-Plus

Let devices gather data to reveal full health picture

Personal Technology

Innovations for Enhanced Living as You Age

Safety, independence are possible by leaning into tech

Job Search

Tech Tools That Help Older Workers Get Hired

AI can help you write your résumé and prep for interviews

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Smart Glasses Enhance Vision and Hearing

Electronic eyewear magnifies its style, usefulness

Personal Technology Resource Center

Smart Rings: Track Health With Style

Jewelry with tiny electronics tracks sleep, biometrics

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Personal Technology

AI's Role in Supporting Mental Health

Chatbots can help support mental health, experts say

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Veterans

AI's Positive Impact on Veterans' Health

AI is here — and providing improved medical outcomes for veterans

Friends & Family

AI in Veterinary Care: Key Insights for You

AI's role in pet care: benefits and challenges for owners

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Travel

Travel Tools to Help You Save on Trips

Fly, drive and sleep for less while on vacation

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Travel

Your Next Travel Agent Might Be an AI Chatbot

AI chatbots transform travel planning with personalized assistance

Scams and Fraud

AI Enhances Fraud Detection on Androids

New security aims to stop snatching of smartphones

Personal Technology Resource Center

Let Your Voice Help You Control Your Smartphone

Give commands, ask questions, get reminders by talking

Personal Technology

Explore 5 Engaging Generative AI Chatbots

You may find the bots in familiar places on the internet

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Retirement

Robo-Adviser: A Fit for Your Retirement?

Pros and cons of using automated managers for IRAs

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Retirement

ChatGPT and Retirement Planning: Is It Reliable?

How the AI chatbot handles saving, investment questions

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Taxes

AI's Role in Tax Prep: What You Should Know

But are you ready to trust an artificial intelligence bot to do your Form 1040?

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Personal Technology

Can’t Think of What to Say This Holiday? Try AI

Artificial intelligence writing programs can put the words right into your mouth

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Personal Technology

Exploring ChatGPT: AI's Impact and Uses

AI bot can find answers, or make things up, in a second

The perils

Personal Technology

Why AI Slop Is Dangerous and What You Can Do

Viral videos generated by artificial intelligence can appear uncannily real

Social Security

Misinformation on 'Stimulus Checks' Unveiled

Misinformation spreads online about purported payments

Personal Technology

Navigating AI Training: Protect Your Privacy

You didn’t opt in, but you may have options for privacy

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Scams & Fraud

Bogus Ads Use Elon Musk's Image for Scams

AI deepfakes fuel fraud with fake endorsements

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Scams and Fraud

Shark Tank Stars Battle AI Scam Ads

AI scams misuse celebrity images for fake product ads

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Music

AI's Impact on Beatles' Legacy

The case against reviving deceased musicians

Artificial intelligence is being used more often in scams and fraud.

podcasts

AI and Voice Cloning: What to Watch For

AI amplifies scams with voice cloning tactics

Scams & Fraud

AI Scam Threats: How to Stay Protected

AI scams pose risks of impersonation and identity theft

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Scams and Fraud

FCC Proposes AI Disclosure for Robocalls

Agency says AI makes scams a greater threat but also hopes to use technology ‘for good’

4 Tips to Prevent Scams

Scams & Fraud

4 Ways to Stop AI Scams

Artificial intelligence has given new tools to scammers but there are common strategies that can keep you safe if you have follow them.

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Careers

Should Older Workers Worry About AI?

Technology could lead to new roles for people age 50 and up

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Careers

Do You Work at a Job That AI Might Snatch Away?

Nearly 1 in 5 people work in a job that AI may affect

AARP Members Edition

AI and Search: Can You Trust Google's Gemini?

Artificial intelligence and search are merging rapidly

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The preparation

TV

Bill Gates Tells AARP What the Future Will Bring for Older Adults

Netflix doc shows how tech will make life better

Fake photos are prevalent on the internet, here's how to use reverse-image search and other tools to spot fake images.

Learn

How You Can Tell if an Online Photograph Is a Fake

A reverse image search can help you spot doctored pics

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Family

How to Talk to Your Kids and Grandkids About AI

7 ways grownups and loved ones can explore together

Personal Technology Resource Center

How Google’s New AI Search Can Help Older Adults

Path between a question and an answer just got shorter

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Personal Technology

FTC Probes ChatGPT Over Concerns About Your Privacy

Feds want to know how parent OpenAI handles user data

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Personal Technology

Unravel AI Mysteries: Take This Fun Quiz!

AI's complexities explored in a fun quiz

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