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Carmel, California
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AI, in plain English

Make AI
make sense.

Patient, private lessons that help you use AI confidently in everyday life - with a decade of experience at Google and Meta, right beside you.

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Or call directly: 1-800-535-9831

One to oneYour questions, your device, your pace.
In your homeAvailable in Carmel and nearby.
$200 per hourPractical help, not a generic class.

Start with something useful.

AI becomes much less intimidating when it solves a problem you already have. Bring a task, a question, or simple curiosity - we'll work through it together.

01

Spot suspicious messages

Learn how to inspect unexpected emails and texts, recognize pressure tactics, and decide what not to share.

02

Plan a better trip

Turn your preferences into itineraries, comparisons, packing lists, and useful questions.

03

Write it in your voice

Draft a thoughtful note, sharpen a tricky email, or turn rough thoughts into clear prose.

04

Make sense of documents

Summarize dense medical, legal, or financial material and prepare smarter questions - while knowing when expert advice matters.

05

Preserve stories and photos

Shape family memories, captions, and oral histories into something the next generation can keep.

What people are saying

"I was embarrassed to ask my kids for help again. Daniel sat with me for an hour and now I check suspicious texts on my own."

- Retired physician, Carmel

"He helped me plan our entire Italy trip in one session. Flights, hotels, daily itineraries - all organized exactly how I wanted."

- Couple in Pebble Beach

"I wanted to write a letter to my grandchildren about our family history. Daniel showed me how to get my stories into words that actually sound like me."

- Carmel Valley resident

What happens in a session?

No presentation and no tech-speak. We sit down with the phone, tablet, or computer you already use and focus on what matters to you.

01 / Choose

Bring a real task

A message you're unsure about. A trip you're planning. A project you keep putting off.

02 / Practice

Do it together

You stay in control while we turn a vague idea into clear prompts and useful results.

03 / Judge

Check the answer

Learn to notice errors, verify important details, and know when AI is the wrong tool.

Private instruction

Clear, simple pricing.

$150
per one-hour session
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About Daniel

Daniel Bales

Spanning a decade at companies including Google and Meta, I worked on products used by millions of people. Now I live in Carmel and help my neighbors understand the AI tools that are changing everyday life.

I started doing this because friends and family kept asking the same question: "Is this safe to click?" That turned into longer conversations about what AI can actually do, where it falls short, and how to use it without giving up your privacy or common sense.

Sessions are private, unhurried, and always on your own device. Nothing is installed without your permission, and everything we discuss stays between us.

Common questions

If yours isn't here, just call. There are no silly questions - that's the whole point.

Do I need to buy anything first?

No. We work with whatever phone, tablet, or computer you already have. No special software or accounts are required.

Is my information private?

Completely. I never share what we discuss, and I'll show you how to use AI tools without exposing personal details.

What if I'm not good with technology?

That's exactly who this is for. We go at your pace, and I explain everything in plain language.

Can you come to my home?

Yes. Sessions are in your home in Carmel or nearby communities. You're most comfortable where things are familiar.

What if I only want one session?

That's perfectly fine. One session can solve a specific problem. Most people find two or three sessions give them real confidence.

Can you help with medical or financial documents?

I can show you how to use AI to summarize and understand complex material. For actual medical or financial advice, I'll always recommend consulting the right professional.

"The best first step isn't learning everything about AI. It's finding one thing it can make easier."
- Daniel Bales

Ready to get started?

One call. One hour. One thing that gets easier.

Call 1-800-535-9831

Available for in-home sessions in Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula