Engaging conversations about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on older people took place in Galway City and Thurles, Co. Tipperary recently. The “Technology & Growing Older: Let’s Talk About Artificial Intelligence” workshops drew over 80 local participants to discuss the impact of AI on our lives as we age.
The free workshop provided a welcoming space for individuals of all technological backgrounds to share their thoughts and experiences. Attendees discussed their hopes for AI, voiced their concerns about the technology and explored how AI developments could be made more “age-friendly”.
This event was part of the ‘Age-Friendly AI’ project, a Research Ireland funded initiative led by TU Dublin and the ADAPT Centre at DCU, with support from various age-focused organisations. It is dedicated to making AI accessible and relevant for older adults across Ireland, ensuring their voices help shape how future AI is developed and used. The workshops highlight the project’s commitment to listening to the experiences of older adults and putting them at the forefront of the national conversation about AI.
The valuable insights gathered during this workshop will directly inform the development of an AI Literacy training programme specifically designed with and for older people, which is set to launch in early 2026.
To keep up to date on the Age-Friendly AI initiative, visit the website: https://agefriendlyai.ie/
