AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot may seem overwhelming at first, but they are much easier to use than many people realize.

In this beginner-friendly video, AI Specialist Tony DeSimone walks seniors through how to get started with generative AI, where to sign up, which tools to consider, and how to begin using AI in everyday life.

Tony explains why you are not behind, why this technology is still very early, and why the best way to start is simply to ask questions. He also shows how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot all have similar layouts, with a prompt box in the middle and previous chats on the left side.

You’ll learn why starting with a free account is a smart first step, why ChatGPT may be the easiest place to begin for many new users, and how to use AI the same way you currently use Google Search. Tony demonstrates practical examples, including asking questions before a doctor’s appointment, researching senior-friendly cruise lines, understanding legal terms, reviewing uploaded documents, asking about tenant rights, and using the microphone/dictation feature instead of typing.

The goal is simple: help you take the first step, get comfortable, and see AI as a smart, patient assistant that can help you learn, save time, and get answers in plain language.

Here’s how to sign up for Claude:

Go to claude.ai.
Click Continue with Google or enter your email address.
Verify your email if Claude sends you a code or link.
Enter your name and any requested account details.
Accept Anthropic’s terms.
Choose a plan: you can start with Claude for personal use, or create a

Here’s how to sign up for ChatGPT:

Go to chatgpt.com.
Click Sign up.
Choose a sign-up method: email, Google, Microsoft, or Apple.
Follow the verification steps for your email or account.
Enter any required profile details.
Once signed in, start a new chat from the ChatGPT home page.

Timeline:

00:00 - Why AI can feel overwhelming at first
01:27 - Why you are not behind
01:42 - AI tools you can start with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot
02:36 - Why starting with the free version makes sense
03:29 - How the main AI tools are laid out
04:56 - The easiest way to begin: ask it anything
05:24 - Using AI instead of Google Search
06:10 - Example: Questions to ask before a doctor’s appointment
07:57 - Example: Finding senior-friendly cruise lines
09:02 - Example: Understanding a revocable living trust
10:02 - How to upload and review a document
10:43 - Example: Asking about tenant rights
11:05 - Why speaking to AI can be easier than typing
12:42 - Final advice for getting started
13:46 - Subscribe, comment, and continue your AI journey