Last week, my 72-year-old neighbor Paul knocked on my door with a printout. “Look at this,” he said, grinning like a kid. It was a detailed 3-day walking itinerary for the Scottish Highlands, complete with pub stops, weather contingencies, and even conversation starters for meeting locals. ChatGPT had planned his dream trip in 20 minutes.
That’s the power we’re talking about here.
The Uncomfortable Truth About AI and Age
Let me be blunt: if you’re over 50 and not using AI, you’re missing the biggest productivity revolution since the internet.
But here’s what nobody tells you, your age is actually an advantage.
While 25-year-olds are using ChatGPT to write homework assignments and create TikTok content, you have something they don’t: decades of real-world experience, refined judgment, and the wisdom to ask the right questions.
You’ve seen technology promises come and go. You know the difference between hype and genuine utility. That skepticism? It’s gold. It means you’ll use AI purposefully, not mindlessly.
