Teaching Abuela to Talk to AI

By Joe Perez-Ribas | WBN News, WBN AI, WBN News Nashville | October 2025

Title: “Explaining AI to Your Grandma 👵🏻” — By Decktopus AI.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zYLS6MgmFI
Why it works: It’s friendly, approachable, and aimed precisely at elders (perfect for our angle of teaching abuela). It fits our theme of connection, patience, and bridging generations.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just a corporate tool anymore—it’s a new member of the family. Across Latin households and beyond, abuelas, tías, and even skeptical parents are meeting AI assistants for the first time. The encounters are awkward, funny, and deeply human.

At first, the reactions are universal: suspicion, curiosity, and laughter. “Does it know my recipes?” Abuela asks. Maybe not yet, but the moment her granddaughter shows her how to ask for the rosary time, a weather update, or a salsa playlist, technology becomes less cold, more personal.

AI bridges more than data—it bridges generations. Families are gathering around devices as they once did around the radio, rediscovering storytelling through translation, memory sharing, and even voice replication. Teaching an elder to use AI is more than digital literacy; it’s an act of love, patience, and cultural preservation.

Yet, there’s a balance to strike. The same tools that connect us can also isolate if we let convenience replace conversation. Technology should serve tradition, not erase it.

In teaching an abuela to talk to AI, we’re not just updating her phone—we’re updating how family itself listens, learns, and loves. The warmth that fills the kitchen isn’t from a smart speaker; it’s from human connection finding its echo in a new age.

Tags:
#Artificial Intelligence #Family Connection #Digital Culture #Intergenerational Learning #Latino Community #Technology and Society

About the Author:
Joe Perez-Ribas is a seasoned computer technician, digital strategist, and co-founder of Leo Global Digital Solutions, where technology meets human storytelling. With decades of experience bridging hardware, heart, and innovation, Joe brings insight into how artificial intelligence can serve—not replace—our shared humanity.
Connect with him at leoglobaldigital.com, on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/joeperezribas, or schedule a conversation at calendly.com/lgds/30min.