America’s AI: Jacob Shaul, a 17-year-old high school student in Silicon Valley, has done such a wonders that even senior citizens are now becoming masters of technology.
Jacob started his non-profit “Mode to Code,” which teaches things like AI, web development, and video game development for free.
Young Magician + Seniors = Digital Explosion
- Started in 2024, the program has now expanded to 20+ assisted living centers and 30+ schools.
- It was extended to senior citizens from March 2025.
- The mission of Shawl and his co-leader Aydin Khalili: “Bridging the digital gap between generations.”
Scam Protection and Superconfidence
- People aged 60+ in America could have fallen prey to $4.9 billion scams by 2024.
- Shawl’s classes focus on prevention of online and phone scams.
- Seniors are now so confident that Ed Kaplan used ChatGPT to create an obituary for his friend!
America’s AI: Aztec’s new revolution
- Companies like CVS Health, Hyundai and Best Buy are developing AI and digital tools for consumers aged 50+.
- Shawl believes that personal, face-to-face instruction is the most effective way to learn technology.
Technology is not just knowledge, but superpower of lifestyle
- “FaceTime and Alexa are good, but the fun of in-person conversations is different,” says Paulette Aroesti, 87.
- Mode to Code teaches senior citizens the right balance of confidence, security and modern lifestyle.
