News Summary

• More than 50 percent of the Silent Generation (1928–1945) report that they have never used AI.
• They’ve yet to see if it can help them write an email to their doctor, research a proposed change to the city charter, or create a funny image to send to a friend.
• This lack of familiarity translates into a lack of excitement: the vast majority of older Americans report little to no excitement about AI.
• It’s imperative that policymakers and innovators tackle this usage gap.