Artificial Intelligence Is Already Here
Artificial Intelligence is not coming, it’s already here. Every day, AI is changing how we learn, work, communicate, conduct business, make financial decisions, and educate our children. Yet millions of people are standing on the sidelines, intimidated by technology and hoping they can avoid it.
I am writing to tell you that avoiding AI is no longer an option.
At 80 years old, I use Artificial Intelligence every day in both my personal and business life. I am not a computer programmer. I am not a technology engineer. I simply made the decision that I was not going to allow age, fear, or lack of information to leave me behind.
That decision led me to write two books: AI MADE SIMPLE and AI MADE SIMPLE FOR PARENTS: Teaching Children and Older Students About Artificial Intelligence. No Tech Degree Required.
Why I Wrote These Books
I wrote AI Made Simple because I saw too many seniors, beginners, and small business owners feeling overwhelmed by technology. Many believe AI is only for young people or technology experts. That simply is not true.
If you can ask a question, you can use AI.
I wrote AI Made Simple for Parents because I believe parents, not social media, not strangers, and not big technology companies, should be the first people introducing Artificial Intelligence to our children.
Parents teach children how to cross the street safely. Parents teach children how to drive responsibly. Parents teach children about money, drugs, and personal safety. So, why aren’t we teaching our children how to use Artificial Intelligence responsibly?
If parents do not teach their children about AI, someone else will, and they may not have our children’s best interests at heart.
More Than a Technology Issue
My concern goes beyond technology. This is about education. This is about economic opportunity. This is about protecting our children. This is about protecting our seniors. This is about preparing our families for the future.
I believe Artificial Intelligence is becoming the new literacy. Just as reading and writing opened doors for previous generations, understanding AI will open doors for this generation and those to come.
Those who learn AI will have opportunities that others may never see. Those who refuse to learn may find themselves at a serious disadvantage.
This is not intended to frighten anyone. It is intended to motivate action.
Anyone Can Learn AI
The good news is that AI is not as complicated as many people think. You do not need a college degree. You do not need technical training. You do not need to know computer programming.
You simply need a willingness to learn.
If I can learn Artificial Intelligence at 80 years old, I believe anyone can. I encourage parents, grandparents, educators, ministers, business owners, and community leaders to begin learning about AI today and to help the next generation do the same.
A Simple Message
The future belongs to those who prepare for it.
My message is simple: Learn AI. Teach AI. Use AI responsibly, and do not get left behind.
Artificial Intelligence is not just a technology issue. It is a family issue, an education issue, an economic issue, and a community issue.
The time to learn is now.
Dr. Rosie Milligan
Author, Trainer, Founder of Black Writers On Tour + Business + AI Expo and My Tech Academy
drrosie@aol.com | drrosie.com | (213) 818- 4742