Artificial Intelligence, or AI, was the topic at the September meeting of the Probus Club of the Hills, where members spent the morning learning what the technology means and how it might make life a little easier. The guest speaker was Mr Dave Whiteman, who has more than 40 years of experience in Information Technology (IT).
Mr Whiteman focused on the everyday ways AI can help retirees with the things they already enjoy doing. These include researching family histories, planning holidays, identifying plants, writing letters and emails, finding recipes and spotting scams.
He also showed how AI can recover old photographs and add colour to them. Members did voice one hope, that the growing use of AI does not lead to another data centre being built in the Hills and surrounding area.
Beyond the talk, the month brought a new Croquet activity to the club’s calendar. Members also enjoyed a very pleasant morning tea at the Waddell Café in Galston High School.
The Probus Club of the Hills meets on the second Wednesday of most months at the Galston Club. Several other activities run each month, including golf, bowls, coffee and walking.
More information is on the club website at https://probusofthehills.weebly.com, and membership enquiries can be directed to Bob Heyward on 0427 360 389.
