Lesson 2.2 — Your first conversation
AI for Dummies · Module 2: Getting started safely · About 20 min · Phone or computer
Goal: have a back-and-forth chat and start fresh when needed.
What you'll learn
- Ask a question and a follow-up
- Start a new chat
Step 1 · Ask and follow up
- Ask: "What are some easy indoor plants for a sunny window?"
- Follow up: "Which of those is safe for cats?"
It remembers what you said earlier in the same chat, so you don't need to repeat yourself.
Step 2 · Start a new chat
When you change topic, tap New chat (often a pencil or + icon). Old topics can confuse new answers.
Step 3 · Talk instead of typing
Most apps have a microphone or headphone icon. Tap it and just speak.
Try it now
Plan a simple lunch with friends: ask for ideas, then follow up with "make it vegetarian".
Safety note
Stay safe: Chats are saved to your account. Don't type anything you wouldn't want stored (see 2.3).
✅ Done when
Stuck? Ask Brett or the Skills Coach. Screenshots help (cover private details).
Quick quiz
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