Get Online Week: AI for Health Information Verification | Ryde Library
Date & Time
Fri, 23 Oct 2026, 11:00 am AEDT
Ends Fri, 23 Oct 2026, 12:00 pm AEDT
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Location
Ryde Library
1 Pope Street, Ryde, NSW 2112, Ryde, NSW
Price
Free
City of Ryde
Organizer
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About This Event
Explore practical ways artificial intelligence can help you assess health information online at this beginner-friendly session at Ryde Library. Designed especially for seniors and people who are less confident with technology, the one-hour workshop offers a relaxed introduction to using AI safely.
What you’ll explore
- Using AI to make complex health leaflets easier to understand
- Creating a personal list of questions for an upcoming doctor visit
- Identifying misleading health trends, deepfakes and online scams
- Checking information against trusted Australian resources, including Healthdirect and Be Connected
Session format
WSTI will use live examples shaped by audience interests, and take-home reference guides are included. The focus is on straightforward techniques for verifying what you see on screen before deciding whether to trust it.
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