Not Now AI: Taking Back Control — Everyday AI series

This session breaks down what's actually happening when you use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Meta AI: how they work, why people find them useful, and why others want nothing to do with them. Then we get hands-on. Bring your phone or tablet and we'll walk through as a group real, current steps to mute, hide, or limit AI features on the platforms you already use, Google, Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), Android, and iPhone. You'll leave with a printed quick-reference guide so you can keep adjusting settings at home. Most companies don't offer a true "off" switch for AI anymore, it's built into search, messaging, and photos by default. This session won't promise to erase AI from your life. What it will give you is a clearer picture of where AI shows up, why it's there, and the real levers you have to dial it back, so the choice feels like yours again. No tech experience needed. Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca We want to improve, to serve…