AI Safety, Fact Checking & Avoiding Misinformation: Becoming a Confident, Critical AI User

This session gives participants practical tools for evaluating whether AI‑generated content is trustworthy. We will walk through common types of AI mistakes, explore how to check facts quickly and safely, and practice spotting misleading or incomplete answers. Participants will learn simple strategies for verifying information using multiple sources and for recognizing situations where AI should not be relied on. Individuals will also learn methods to gauge whether others may be using AI maliciously to gain access to their personal information or resources. Hands-on examples and guided practice will help build confidence in using AI responsibly for everyday decisions and improve recognition of AI deep fakes, AI imitation calls, and crypto scams. For this session, participants are asked to bring smartphones, laptops or tablets with internet access.. Taught by Adult Services Librarian April Younglove of the Lake Oswego Public Library, with one‑on‑one assistance provided by students from the Lake Youth Leadership Council. For more information and to register for this free class, please call the Adult Community Center at (503) 635-3758. This class will take place at the Adult Community Center, located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego. This event is sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center and the Lake Oswego Public Library.