AI Classes for Adults in Erie, PA
If you live in Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania, you can join a small live class that teaches everyday AI in plain words. Your first class is free, and everything happens on Zoom from your own home.
Class times in Erie
| Day | Your time (Eastern) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 pm |
| Saturday backup | 10 am |
Times shown for Eastern time. Groups hold 12 people, so every question gets answered.
What you will learn
You will learn to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for real life: understanding a confusing letter, planning a trip, checking whether a message is a scam, and writing a note you are proud of. The best way to learn is to try things on questions from your own day.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
I live in Erie, Pennsylvania. Help me plan a free weekend afternoon this month. Ask me what I enjoy first.
Help me write a short, polite message to my Pennsylvania state representative about a local road problem.
Help me understand a letter I received. I will paste it with my name and account numbers removed.
Scams to watch for in Erie
Scammers target people everywhere, including a mid-sized city like Erie. These three are among the most common:
- Fake bank fraud alerts. A caller or text says your account is under attack and you must move money. Real banks never ask you to do that. Hang up and call the number on the back of your card.
- Gift card payment demands. Anyone who asks you to pay with gift cards, wire transfers or crypto is a scammer, whether they claim to be the IRS, a utility or a sheriff's office.
- Fake AI voices. Scammers can copy a voice from a short clip. If a call sounds like someone you know but asks for money, call them back on a number you trust.
If something happens, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and call the AARP Fraud Watch helpline at 877-908-3360 (free, open to everyone).
Free help for Erie residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Erie County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Erie.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Erie or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find Pennsylvania's office at shiphelp.org.
- Pennsylvania consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the Pennsylvania consumer protection office.
- Everyday needs. Dial 211 to reach local services such as food, housing and transportation.
Common questions
Are the classes in person in Erie?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Erie on a phone, tablet or computer. Groups are small so you can ask questions out loud.
What does it cost?
Your first class is free. If you keep going, membership is $46 a month, locked in for as long as you stay.
Do I need experience?
No. If you can open a web page, you can start. Our first six weeks are made for beginners.
When are classes for people in Erie?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm Eastern time, with a Saturday backup at 10 am.