AI Classes for Adults in Palo Alto, CA
If you live in Palo Alto in Santa Clara County, California, 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 Palo Alto
| Day | Your time (Pacific) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 4 pm |
| Saturday backup | 7 am |
Times shown for Pacific 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. Nobody is rushed. Many members started with no idea how to open a chatbot.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Make a gardening to-do list for this time of year in Palo Alto, California. Ask me what I grow.
I want to find a hobby group in Palo Alto. Give me five questions to ask a library or community center.
What questions should I bring to a doctor visit in Palo Alto? Ask me about my concerns first and keep it to a short list.
Scams to watch for in Palo Alto
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like Palo Alto. These three are among the most common:
- 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.
- 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.
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 Palo Alto residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Santa Clara County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Palo Alto.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Palo Alto or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find California's office at shiphelp.org.
- California consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the California 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 Palo Alto?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 4 pm Pacific time, with a Saturday backup at 7 am.