Scam Jam “What AI Is”

What AI Is

Artificial Intelligence for Seniors

Helping Seniors of Brevard & AARP Florida

Workshop Thursday, July 16 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Zon Beachside Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Workshop Theme

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live, work, communicate, and even how scammers target us. This workshop is designed to help seniors and their families understand AI in plain English, discover how it can improve everyday life, and learn how to recognize and avoid AI-powered scams.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Session 1 – What AI Is

Presenter: Daryl Greer OATS / Senior Planet from AARP

Topics include:

• What Artificial Intelligence really is
• How AI works in simple terms
• Where we already encounter AI every day
• Helpful uses for seniors
• The opportunities—and limitations—of AI
• Understanding both the benefits and the risks

Goal: Help attendees leave with a clear understanding of AI and replace uncertainty with confidence.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Session 2 – AI, Scams & Fraud Prevention

Presenter: Karen Civitate AARP Florida

Topics include:

• How scammers are using AI
• Voice cloning and deepfake scams
• AI-generated emails and text messages
• Fake photos and videos
• Identity theft and online fraud
• Practical ways to stay safe

Goal: Teach attendees how to recognize AI-assisted scams and protect themselves and their families.

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

An opportunity for attendees to:

• Visit with exhibitors and community resources
• Meet the presenters
• Ask one-on-one questions
• Share experiences with fellow participants

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Session 3 – “Is That AI?”

Presenter: Bri Prentice– Helping Seniors & Senior Planet from AARP

An interactive program where attendees examine real examples and try to determine:

• Is this photograph real?
• Is this video authentic?
• Was this written by a person or AI?
• Can you tell the difference?

Examples include:

• AI-generated photographs
• Deepfake videos
• Social media posts
• News stories
• Advertisements
• Audio recordings

Goal: Help participants develop practical skills for identifying AI-generated content and become more informed digital citizens.

Graduate from our free SCAM JAM Palm Bay workshop course as a Certificate-carrying SCAM JAMMER, who knows a thing or two about staying safe from Scams and is willing to help others stay safe too!

Free but RSVP is required and attendance is limited to 50 Scam Jammers!

Call (321) 473-7770 and/or visit Helping Seniors to RSVP