QUINCY, IL — Chaddock, a local community organization, announced today the launch of its ambitious new AI and technology workshop, designed to demystify artificial intelligence for the average citizen. Organizers promise participants will leave with a foundational understanding of how AI can transform everyday life, from optimizing casserole recipes to generating passive-aggressive emails to HOA members.

“We’re moving beyond just teaching people how to turn on a computer,” stated Brenda Peterson, Chaddock’s Director of Community Engagement, in a press release that was almost certainly written by a human. “Our goal is to equip our community with the tools to navigate the future, whether that future involves self-driving cars or just figuring out why their smart thermostat keeps setting itself to ‘arctic blast’ at 3 AM.”

The workshop curriculum includes modules such as 'Prompt Engineering for Beginners: Asking ChatGPT to Write Your Grandchild’s Book Report,' 'The Ethics of AI: Should My Robot Vacuum Be Allowed to Judge My Life Choices?' and 'Advanced Data Analytics: Interpreting Your Smartwatch’s Judgmental Calorie Count.' Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices, or, failing that, a strong sense of wonder and a pen.

One prospective attendee, local resident Mildred Jenkins, expressed cautious optimism. “I heard this AI can help me sort my coupons,” she mused. “If it can also tell me why my neighbor’s dog barks at exactly 6:17 AM every day, then it’s worth the twelve dollars.”

Chaddock hopes the initiative will bridge the digital divide, or at least help local residents finally figure out how to reset their Wi-Fi router without calling their nephew.