Launching the first Age-Friendly AI Training co-created with and for older adults at Moate Library

Moate, County Westmeath, IRELAND – February 25, 2026 – The national Age-Friendly AI initiative led by TU Dublin and the Research Ireland ADAPT Centre, which is dedicated to making Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible and relevant for older adults across Ireland, announces the launch of the first Age-Friendly AI Training designed with and for older adults.

For the past year, older people from across Ireland have shared their hopes, concerns and ideas about Artificial Intelligence. The project team has used the insights to develop a training programme that is meaningful and relevant for older people.

“We’ve listened to what older people around Ireland told us, and we’ve developed the training to reflect what they would like to learn about AI and how it impacts on their day-to-day lives” said Dr Emma Clarke from the Research Ireland ADAPT Centre. “We’re looking forward to welcoming people to Moate Library to explore the topic together in an interactive way”.

The workshop will feature training materials, presentations, videos and hands-on AI demonstrations. This training will be rolled out across the country later this year in collaboration with public libraries under the national Skills For Life programme.

A participant from a recent Age-Friendly AI workshop in Dublin said: “I felt that I wasn’t alone. That all my age cohorts are equally anxious but not afraid. It is a great sharing experience and was very well facilitated.”

How to attend The workshop takes place in Moate Library on the 25th of February at 11.00. Spaces are limited. Please register your interest directly with Moate Library

About the Age-Friendly AI Initiative: ‘Age-Friendly AI’ is a two-year national project, led by TU Dublin and the ADAPT Centre and supported by age-focused organisations. It is funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland’s Discover Programme. Its mission is to bridge the AI knowledge gap, ensure digital inclusion and guarantee that the experiences and opinions of older adults are taken into consideration in shaping the future of AI driven technology, products and services. Find more information on the project website: https://agefriendlyai.ie/ or email patricia.luchafarina@adaptcentre.ie