Workshop Overview & Disclosures
About This Workshop
AI for the Rest of Us: Using (and Refusing)
Date & Time: October 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Central Time)
Format: Online via Zoom | Small group (max 25 participants)
Cost: $75 per person
What to Expect
Note: This is a different workshop from our earlier "AI for the Rest of Us" session — this one focuses on safety, boundaries, and judgment rather than harnessing AI abilities. No prior class required.
You'll learn:
- What's actually changed recently — including AI systems acting in unexpected ways — and what that does (and doesn't) mean for you
- How to protect your privacy and personal information when using AI tools
- How to set boundaries around authenticity and personal agency, so AI assists your voice instead of replacing it
- Simple habits for verifying and quality-checking what AI tells you
You'll participate in:
- Group discussion about real concerns
- Hands-on practice with guided prompts
- Small-group exercises
- Personal action planning
Before You Register: Tech Setup Required
✓ Test Zoom access (instructions provided upon registration)
✓ Set up a free account on Claude.ai and test accessing it
✓ You can use ChatGPT or Gemini if preferred, but we recommend Claude for security and continuity throughout the workshop
✓ Have a laptop or tablet ready (smartphones aren't ideal for hands-on practice)
Expectations & Participation
This is an interactive workshop, not a lecture. We ask that you:
- Come prepared to experiment and ask questions
- Respect others' concerns about AI (this is a judgment-free space)
- Participate in small-group exercises
- Be willing to try things that might feel uncomfortable at first
- Not required: Prior AI experience, technical skills, or enthusiasm about AI. Skepticism is welcome.
Refunds & Cancellations
Full refund: Available up to 24 hours before workshop start time (October 16 at 9:30 AM CT). If you need to cancel, reply to your confirmation email or contact us directly. We understand life happens.
Privacy & Data
We will NOT:
- Share or sell your personal information
- Use your data for marketing beyond this workshop
- Record you without explicit consent during the workshop
We WILL:
- Use your name, email, and pronouns to personalize your experience
- Use your responses about your AI interests and concerns to tailor workshop discussion
- Contact you with workshop reminders and updates
- Keep your phone number on file for time-sensitive updates only
Third-party services: This workshop relies on Jotform, Zoom, Stripe, and other affiliates to register, host, and process payment for the workshop. We cannot take responsibility for how these third parties handle your data — each has its own privacy policy.
Our Commitment to You
This workshop is:
✓ Inclusive and welcoming to all perspectives
✓ Focused on YOUR judgment, not conversion to AI enthusiasm
✓ Honest about both benefits and limitations
✓ A space where skepticism is respected
This workshop is NOT:
✗ A sales pitch for AI tools
✗ For people who already use AI confidently and want advanced tips
✗ Technical training in how AI works
✗ Job security guaranteed
Confirmation
By registering for this workshop, you confirm that you:
☐ Have read and understand this disclosure
☐ Agree to the refund policy (full refund up to 24 hours before)
☐ Will test Zoom and Claude access before October 16
☐ Understand this is an interactive workshop requiring participation