AI Classes for Adults in Newark, NJ
If you live in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, 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 Newark
| 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. You do not need a new computer. A phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Help me understand a letter I received. I will paste it with my name and account numbers removed.
Explain how to check that an email claiming to be from my bank is real. I live in Newark, so mention anything local I should know.
Make me a simple weekly meal plan for one person with a short grocery list. I shop in Newark.
Scams to watch for in Newark
Scammers target people everywhere, including a big city like Newark. These three are among the most common:
- Romance and friendship scams. A new online friend who soon asks for money, even for a small emergency, is a warning sign. Do a reverse image search of their photos and tell a trusted person.
- Fake charity requests. After storms and in the holidays, fake charities appear. Give through a charity you looked up yourself, not one that called or texted you.
- 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.
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 Newark residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Essex County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Newark.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Newark or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find New Jersey's office at shiphelp.org.
- New Jersey consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the New Jersey 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 Newark?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Newark 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 Newark?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm Eastern time, with a Saturday backup at 10 am.