Finally, someone explains AI without the jargon
Understand what's happening. Protect yourself from scams. Stay connected to the people you love.
No credit card required. Scam protection in under an hour.
You didn't grow up with the internet. You didn't need to.
You built careers, raised families, and navigated complex systems without every answer at your fingertips. But now there's something new — AI — and suddenly everyone's talking about it.
You see headlines about ChatGPT. You get emails that might be scams. Your kids ask why you're not using AI. And sometimes, if you're honest, you feel a little bit left behind.
That's not your fault. You've navigated harder things than this. You just need someone to explain it clearly.
I built this course for my mom.
She's an incredibly capable and smart woman, but the internet and AI just aren't native to her. Whenever I wanted to talk about my work, the concepts weren't landing. The problem wasn't her — it was that nobody had explained it in plain English.
In eight core modules plus six advanced bonus lessons, you'll learn what AI actually is, how to spot scams before they happen, how to use AI as your personal research assistant, and how to manage money, health, and family connections safely in the AI age.
Plus, every page of the course has an AI chatbot available to answer your questions in real time — your personal tutor, available 24/7. Because using it is part of learning.
A Quick Word From Erik
Three minutes. No jargon. Just what this course is and why it exists.
Built for you, not adapted for you
Plain Language, Always
Every term defined. Every concept explained. Written by someone who knows how to make complex things clear.
Your AI Tutor, 24/7
Every lesson includes a chatbot that answers your questions in real time. Like having a patient teacher on call.
Scam Protection Built In
Learn the STOP-VERIFY-CONFIRM protocol. Spot deepfakes and voice clones. Protect yourself and your family.
AI-Built Medical Profile
Through conversation, our chatbot helps you build a personal Medical Context Card — your health info organized for doctors and AI.
What You'll Learn
Eight core lessons plus seven advanced bonus modules. Go at your own pace.
The Front Door
Passwords, two-factor authentication, device security
What Is AI, Really?
The actual technology in plain English
The Scam Landscape
Deepfakes, voice cloning, email scams
AI as Your Research Assistant
Ask better questions, fact-check the answers
Staying Connected
Restore photos, create memory books, bridge distance
Managing Money Safely
Fraud protection and banking safety
Health & Cognitive Vitality
Brain training, medication management
Your Voice in the AI Era
Bias, rights, and advocacy
Living with AI Going Forward
Sustainable habits and staying current
+ 7 Advanced Bonus Modules: LLMs, Financial AI, AI Agents, Privacy, AI Law, and more
I'm Erik Newton.
I spent my career as an attorney understanding how systems work and how to explain them clearly. I'm also a radio host, which means I've spent years learning how to communicate about complex topics in ways that actually land with people.
I co-founded the California Institute for Machine Consciousness (CIMC.ai) with Joscha Bach, one of the world's leading researchers in artificial intelligence. But I didn't build this course because I'm an expert — I built it because my family needed it. And I think yours might too.
Worried About Your Parents?
If you're reading this and thinking about your parents — this section is for you. Seniors are targets for scams. They might not understand AI, which means they might trust it too much, or not use it when it could help.
The Sage Gift tier gives them the full course, six months of active scam monitoring, and a Family Notification Layer that sends you a weekly summary.
Give the Gift — $149
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Module 0
- Module 0: Security Foundations
- AI chatbot tutor
- Scam Red Flags Checklist
- Medical Context Card
Essentials
- Everything in Module 0
- Lessons 1–8 (full course)
- AI chatbot on every page
- Progress tracking
- Lifetime access & updates
Complete
- Everything in Essentials
- Advanced Modules A–F
- Medical Prompt Companion
- Financial Prompt Companion
- 3 months SentinelSense
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Gift
- Everything in Complete
- 6 months SentinelSense
- Family Notification Layer
- Setup Guide for the giver
- Peace of mind, delivered
Need ongoing scam protection? SentinelSense — $12/month or $99/year.
From Our First Students
“I love the course! The module on passwords was very helpful. I feel like I finally understand how to manage all these different accounts. The medical companion is already making doctor visits easier.”
— Joan
Full disclosure: Joan is my mom, so take this with a grain of salt. But she's also the reason this course exists — and watching her use what she learned is the best review I could ask for. — Erik
You've navigated harder things than this.
Let us show you the landscape.