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OpenAI Hosts Free AI Workshops for Caregivers in 5 Cities

On November 10, OpenAI Academy, together with Caregiver Action Network, the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Diabetes Association®, will hold the AI Skills Jam for Caregivers & Community Health in five U.S. cities—Oakland, CA; Tampa, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; Atlanta, GA; and Detroit, MI. The free, in-person sessions are timed for National Family Caregivers Month and aim to teach individual and family caregivers, support organizations and people living with chronic conditions how to use ChatGPT for everyday tasks.

OpenAI estimates that more than 40 million weekly ChatGPT messages in the United States involve healthcare questions about someone else. At the workshops, participants will explore practical uses such as organizing schedules and checklists, converting trusted educational content into plain-language summaries, locating community resources, and drafting support-group discussion guides. Facilitators will also cover responsible AI use, including data-privacy safeguards and the limits of the technology, emphasizing that AI should complement—not replace—medical, legal or financial advice.

No coding or technical background is required; OpenAI mentors will provide hands-on assistance throughout each session. The events draw on the deep expertise of the partnering nonprofit organizations, whose experience with serious illness and caregiving will help tailor the learning to local needs. The AI Skills Jam builds on OpenAI Academy’s broader effort to make AI tools practical and accessible, extending previous collaborations with nonprofits, small businesses, K-12 educators and older adults.

Organizers expressed gratitude to the caregiver community and the partner organizations for their questions and ideas, noting that feedback will inform future resources and ensure AI tools remain useful in daily caregiving work.

Why it matters

Caregivers gain practical AI skills that can streamline routine tasks and free up time for direct care.

FAQ

When and where is the AI Skills Jam taking place?
The event is on November 10 in Oakland, California; Tampa, Florida; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; and Detroit, Michigan.

Who is hosting the AI Skills Jam?
OpenAI Academy, in collaboration with Caregiver Action Network, the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Diabetes Association®.

What topics will the workshops cover?
Using ChatGPT to organize schedules, simplify educational materials, find community resources, and create support-group guides, plus responsible AI use.

Is technical expertise required to attend?
No coding or technical background is required; facilitators will provide hands-on support.

Source: OpenAI News. See the original source for full details.