Why It Matters
Significant development in Frontier LLMs reported by OpenAI News.
Overview
September 16, 2026 In collaboration with OATS, bringing free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops to 1,000 older adults across 10 U.S. cities AI should be useful and accessible to everyone. That means making sure people of every age have the support they need to use these tools to help make everyday life easier.
Why It Matters
This development was reported by OpenAI News.
Key Details
For older adults, that can mean getting help planning a trip, understanding a confusing letter or bill, spotting a possible scam, pursuing a new hobby, or staying connected with family and loved ones.
Today, OpenAI Academy, in collaboration with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is hosting the Older Adults AI Skills Jam: a free, in-person learning experience designed to help older adults use ChatGPT confidently and safely.
The Jam is part of a multi-year effort OpenAI launched with OATS to help older adults build practical AI skills and stay safe online through its flagship program, Senior Planet.
Data shows that older adults are increasingly using ChatGPT for practical guidance, finding information, and writing.
In the U.S., the share of messages associated with people 55+ grew from 6% to nearly 10% in a year.
--- *Original report published by [OpenAI News](https://openai.com/index/helping-older-adults-use-ai-in-everyday-life).*
