Intergenerational Artificial Intelligence Education at Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology students Jacob Bachrach and Tyler Horne provided generative artificial intelligence training to older participants as part of the university's 'Learning in Retirement' program.

Participating in the 2026 Blazer Summer Research Institute, the students covered the technical foundations, use cases, and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence during a 90-minute session. The event, coordinated by Dr. Anne Price, Director of the Mary Virginia Terry Center for Experiential Learning, and advised by Dr. Ahana Roy Choudhury, aimed to foster intergenerational knowledge sharing.

During the training, participants had the opportunity to experience artificial intelligence applications, such as converting literary works into video format. Meanwhile, the students gained experience in developing pedagogical communication skills and transferring their academic knowledge to a different age group.