누가 누구한테 늙었다 그래? AI 골든벨 잘만 울리는데 [두런두런 AI ㉑]

The story revolves around the work of an investigative journalist, 이주현, who is classified as a 'senior' at her company due to her long tenure. Recently, she has been receiving many opportunities to meet with 'senior' individuals. She is currently preparing a series of articles titled 'AI-AGING: AI for the Elderly' to be published in September. On a chilly morning, she travels to a senior citizen welfare center in Seoul by bus to cover a 'senior digital finance education' event.

The event, organized by 카카오의 기업재단인 카카오임팩트, aims to provide digital education to seniors aged 60 and above. Over the course of 8 weeks, 120 seniors attend the program across various senior citizen welfare centers in the country. The curriculum now includes lessons on AI usage.

The class is quite popular, with a waiting list of students despite the limited number of seats. 강사들 (teachers) assist students who are less familiar with digital devices. During the class, the instructor teaches students about AI, how it differs from internet search, and how to perform various tasks using AI.

One of the students, 김채현, explains AI and internet search in a simple and friendly manner. The class also covers using 카카오톡's 챗지피티 service for practical exercises. Students learn how to use the microphone button to ask questions, such as asking "What does a whale's tongue weigh?" and uploading photos to identify them.

The students enjoy the class immensely, with some even expressing happiness about growing older and learning new skills. The journalist, 이주현, feels nostalgic, reminiscing about her own struggles with technology in the past. The experience highlights the importance of not labeling senior citizens as 'digital vulnerable' and instead praising their efforts to learn and adapt to the AI era.