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Jan 2025
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AI After 50 - The Pilot Episode

AI After 50
About this episode

About The Show:

AI After 50 is a weekly podcast launching January 13th, 2025, designed for experienced professionals looking to develop their AI skills and confidence. Host Mark Tennant brings 30 years of IT experience and 8 years of AI expertise to guide you through practical, no-nonsense AI learning.


Episode Highlights:

- Weekly episodes release every Monday

- Hands-on exercises focusing primarily on ChatGPT

- Practical, jargon-free approach to AI learning

- Suitable for all experience levels, with special focus on professionals over 50


Core Topics We'll Cover:

1. Positive Impacts: What AI can and cannot do

2. Challenges & Concerns: Addressing fears and misconceptions

3. Training & Adaptation: Practical skills development


Your Host:

Mark Tennant brings extensive experience:

- Current: E-learning developer at a medical manufacturing company

- Background: 30 years in IT hardware/software support

- Experience: 15 years at a leading medical school supporting researchers

- Specialization: AI workshop instructor for businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio


Resources Mentioned:

- Free ChatGPT version recommended for following along

- Tools discussed: Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI


Get More From Each Episode:

📌 Basic Show Notes: Available free with each episode

📌 Premium Newsletter: Extended exercises and additional tips available by subscription

Subscribe here —> https://bit.ly/AIAfter50-Premium-Show-Notes-Subscribe


Connect With the Show:

- Email: mark@marktennant.net

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketennant/

- Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts


Next Episode:

Join us January 13th, 2025, for Episode #1 as we begin our AI learning journey together!


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