AI helpers, explained in plain English
You don't need to be a computer whiz. Bot Basics shows people 50 and up which AI tools are worth your time, what they cost, and how to stay safe.
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1. Try one free helper
ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Ask it to "explain my electric bill like I'm a friend."
2. Learn the golden rule
Never give a chatbot your Social Security number, bank passwords or card numbers.
3. Check scams before you click
Free tools like Norton Genie give you a second opinion on suspicious texts.
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Set Up Your Own AI Helper in a Weekend — a step-by-step book for beginners.
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