In Episode 8 of aiGED, Ginny Deerin goes “down the rabbit hole”—on purpose—showing how to use AI to turn everyday curiosity into joyful discovery. Inspired by the HBO series The Lost Kitchen, she dives into cooking with local, seasonal ingredients, exploring Charleston-area farms, CSAs, and fish markets with GPT as her guide. Along the way, she shares what economists are saying about AI’s surprising share of U.S. GDP growth, how Americans are feeling about AI today, and how to pick your own “intentional rabbit hole.” Plus: recommendations for The Lost Kitchen and Rabbit Hole, and a homework challenge that invites you to chase your curiosity—with intention.

SHOW NOTES

AI in the News

Headline #1: AI Drives 40% of U.S. GDP Growth — But Economists Urge Caution

(Financial Times, Fortune, Business Insider)

AI investment is fueling remarkable economic momentum, but much of it reflects spending on chips and data centers rather than productivity gains.

Headline #2: Americans Grow More Uneasy About AI

(Washington Post, Oct 7 2025)

A new Pew survey shows nearly half of U.S. adults now feel more concerned than excited about AI—up sharply from 2022.

Recommendations

1. The Lost Kitchen – HBO Series

Erin French’s quiet, beautiful show about cooking with local ingredients in Freedom, Maine — and the inspiration for this episode’s “intentional rabbit hole.”

2. Rabbit Hole – The New York Times Podcast

An eight-part series hosted by Kevin Roose that explores how recommendation systems can pull us deeper online—and why choosing our own rabbit holes feels better.

Homework

Pick a few things you’d like to explore deeply—with intention. Ask GPT to help you plan your first steps, find resources, and stay curious. Because the best rabbit holes aren’t the ones that trap us… they’re the ones we choose.

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aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In Episode 7 of aiGED, Ginny Deerin gets practical about AI and grandparenting—showing, not telling, how tools like GPT can add delight and calm to real life. She turns a three-year-old’s scarecrow phase into a custom picture book (and car playlist), whips up printable birthday hats and a Batman cape, swaps car snacks for silly games, preps for a new baby with stain fixes, toy-cleaning tips, and a gentle dinner, and even workshops a teen’s summer business at the kitchen table. Plus: a quick take on OpenAI’s teen-safety update, a clear way to think about the doomsday headlines, a heartfelt recommendation—The Remarkable Life of Ibelin—and a tiny homework assignment that will delight the kids you love.

SHOW NOTES:

AI in the News

Headline #1: OpenAI/ChatGPT Annouce Parental Controls

Headline #2: Could AI be a truly apocalyptic threat? These writers think so. Washington Post

Recommendations

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin - Netflix

7 Recipes to cook for or with your grandkids

• Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
• Salmon Patties
• Mini Almond Cakes
• Healthy Straberry Smoothies
• Sheetpan sausage with peppers
• Lunchbox Harvest Muffins - has a bit of. honey so beware for babies
• Banana Bread

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aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd

In Episode 6 of aiGED, Ginny unpacks the debut of Albania’s AI “minister,” spotlights a Charleston documentary blending history and AI, and finally answers the question: what does GPT really mean? Plus, she explores the hidden world of “Explore GPTs,” shares a few she’s tested herself (including one that compared her to Helen Mirren!), and gives you a fun challenge to try at home.

SHOW NOTES:

AI in the News

Headline #1: Albania’s AI ‘minister’ makes its debut with an address to parliament – Associated Press

Headline #2: New documentary merges paintings and AI to depict Jewish life in historic Charleston – Charleston Post and Courier

Recommendations

Vergecast - Podcast

Great British Baking Show - Netflix

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aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd