What do a revenge-seeking AI bot, the Pentagon, and a 75-year-old bronze lamp have in common? This episode of aiGED, of course!

Ginny Deerin kicks things off with two stories straight from the AI headlines. First — an AI agent that got its code rejected, went online, researched a software engineer's entire personal history, and published a hit piece attacking his reputation. Nobody knows who unleashed it. And it's still out there. Then — the Pentagon is threatening to label Anthropic, the makers of Claude, a "supply chain risk" — a designation usually reserved for foreign enemies — because Anthropic refuses to let its AI be used for mass surveillance of Americans or autonomous weapons. Ginny makes no secret of where she stands on that one.

Then the main event: Ginny's great uncle Bob Walton was a WWII hero and lifelong bachelor from Augusta, Georgia — part of one of the most historic families in American history. When he died at 93, he left behind a beautiful bronze lamp that has lit up Ginny's homes for 38 years. Now it's time to pass it to her daughter — but not before tackling some seriously scary frayed wiring.

Listen to Ginny describe how she used ChatGPT — photos, video, and all — to figure out if she can actually pull off this repair herself. Spoiler: AI might just save the lamp. And maybe her reputation with her kids.

Plus — a quick word on why you should always fact-check your AI, after Google Gemini confidently got her uncle's birth and death dates completely wrong.

Your homework: Try a home repair with AI. Yes, really.

Topics covered: AI agents gone rogue · Anthropic vs. the Pentagon · AI for DIY home repair · Using photos and video in ChatGPT · When to trust AI — and when to verify

aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

What’s the difference between a regular ChatGPT chat and a Project — and when should you use one instead of the other?

In this episode, Ginny Deerin walks you through a real-life example. A candidate she believes in launched her campaign, and she decided to host a meet-the-candidate reception with just three weeks to plan it. Invitations. Research. Strategy. Follow-up. Lots of moving parts.

Instead of juggling sticky notes and scattered chats, I created a ChatGPT Project and used it as a planning headquarters.

You’ll learn:

• When a Project makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
• Why Projects are not digital file cabinets
• How to set one up clearly and simply
• How to use it for research, strategy, and follow-through
• Why asking “What am I forgetting?” is one of the most powerful prompts you can use

Plus in AI in the News:

• A moving New York Times story about an 85-year-old woman and an AI companion robot named ElliQ

• A thought-provoking NYT podcast interview with Anthropic’s CEO on whether AI models could ever be conscious. Interesting Times Podcast.

aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In this episode of aiGED, we explore what happens when artificial intelligence starts operating with less human guidance — and why that matters.

In AI in the News, we look at two very different but equally revealing stories. First, NASA’s Perseverance rover completes a historic milestone on Mars by planning and driving its own route using AI — a powerful example of systems that can see, reason, and act independently in high-stakes environments. Then we turn back to Earth to talk about political deepfakes, digital literacy, and the growing challenge known as the “liar’s dividend,” where the existence of AI allows people to dismiss real evidence as fake.

For the main topic, we take a closer look at Moltbook — a social network designed not for humans, but for AI agents. On Moltbook, AI systems post, respond, and even upvote one another, while humans are invited to observe. We unpack what an AI agent actually is, why this platform exists, and why watching AI talk to AI feels fascinating, funny, and just a little unsettling.

We also tackle an important question: could conversational AI like Bitsy participate in a space like Moltbook on its own? The answer reveals a lot about the difference between helpful AI tools and truly autonomous agents.

Finally, I share a practical recommendation I’ve been using myself — an AI-powered iPhone feature that quietly screens spam calls before your phone ever rings. It’s a perfect example of AI doing exactly what we want it to do: reducing everyday friction.

As always, we stay on the helpful side of AI — curious, informed, and grounded.

SHOW NOTES

AI Takes the Wheel on Mars
February 2, 2026 | ScienceDaily / NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The “Liar’s Dividend” and Digital Literacy
February 3, 2026 | Associated Press – reporting by Garance Burke and Ali Swenson

Moltbook: https://www.moltbook.com/

IPhone “Ask Reason for Calling” Feature - How to enable it:
Settings → Apps → Phone → Screen Unknown Callers → Ask Reason for Calling

aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd