Technology SIG

New Technology SIG!

Many women struggle to resolve issues with their electronic devices. 

In 1988 I (Pam E) got my first Apple computer and have loved it ever since. For over 15 years, I have worked as a technical trainer for senior individuals.

This SIG will concentrate on solving your TECH problems. I will present a topic, then we will open it up to your questions.

Topics include: Security, Password Management, Removing Tracking, Managing Files and so on.

Bring your devices and questions. I have experience with both Apple and PC devices.

We will meet on the second Thursday of the month starting March 13, 2025

10:00-11:45am

Golden Valley Library Rm 59 (Library limits the room to 8 people)

830 Winnetka Ave N

Golden Valley

To participate in this SIG and get the group emails, please add your name to the Technology Group. Any questions you may have about the group, contact Pam Egan using the Women's Connection Directory.

On July 10, 8 members of MSP Chapter met at the Golden Valley Library to discuss AI and Chat GPT.

Artificial intelligence 

(AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes in machines. These processes can include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. Essentially, AI aims to create computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.

AI has six primary uses: 

1. Machine learning, enabling systems to learn from data; 
2. Deep learning, a subset of ML focused on neural networks; 
3. Natural language processing (NLP), allowing machines to understand and process human language; 
4. Expert systems, designed to mimic the decision-making of a human expert; 
5. Robotics, integrating AI with physical robots; and 
6. Speech recognition, enabling machines to understand and transcribe spoken language.

What is Chat GPT?

The GPT part of ChatGPT stands for “generative pre-trained transformer”. In plain English, ChatGPT is a chatbot you can converse with as if it were a fellow human being. Chat Gpt uses AI to process your questions.

To get started, download the App to your phone. It is free to use but paid versions with more features are available for subscription. 

There are several companies who all use the original Open AI data including Chat Gpt, Co-Pilot, Prolixity, Genesis and Grok. The interface is all very similar and all free applications.

All these applications are not private. Your words or texts are monitored and recorded. So, do not share any sensitive financial information online.

Despite guardrails, OpenAI concedes that ChatGPT may deliver incorrect or misleading information and content that is biased or offensive. Not everything you come across on the internet can be verified or is truthful. The same can be said for whatever ChatGPT drums up.

Examples of how our members have used Chat Gpt: Get content ideas for a sympathy card; help you understand a medical test result; look for a recipe with ingredients on hand.

Avoid the buzz and anxiety and just give it a try. Understand that you are already using AI in my areas of your life. Your smartphone uses AI, as do services like digital assistants, chatbots, social media websites. Many home electronics also use AI, such as robot vacuum cleaners or security systems. And, of course, there are classic examples of auto-navigation and robotics.

This is a relaxed environment to learn something new.

Please join us for our next meeting August 14, 2025 Golden Valley Library at 10:15am-11:30.

Attendance is limited to 8 due to room capacity.

Please reply to the reminder email whether or not you will be attending.  The reminder email will go out a few days before the meeting.  To get this email add your name to the Technology Group.