About WellWired
WellWired teaches AI in plain English for adults over 50. Free guides, a scam checker, an on-site AI chat, a glossary, and a paid Academy. Based in Shoreditch, London.
What WellWired does
- Plain-English lessons
- Short free lessons for people over 50 explain what AI is, how to stay safe and everyday uses, with prompts you can copy.
- Scam checker
- Paste a text, email or message and get a plain-English answer on whether it shows scam signs and what to do next.
- Practice AI chat
- Chat with an AI assistant on the site without signing up, with a cap on messages per chat.
- WellWired Academy
- A paid course of 30 interactive modules across six stages that ends in a graded exam and a certificate you can add to LinkedIn.
Who it’s for
Adults over 50 who are new to AI and want plain-English lessons, help spotting scams and a low-pressure place to try a chatbot, plus family members helping them. The content is UK-focused. Skip it if you already use AI tools confidently or want technical training.
What it costs
The lessons, scam checker, weekly quiz, glossary and practice chat are free. The Academy is a one-time payment, listed as usually £50 and currently £25, with lifetime access and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
