Never too old to learn something new — especially when it makes your whole team’s job easier.
Will G. from Nashville, Tennessee, is proving that age is just a number when it comes to embracing AI.
At almost 70 years old, Will decided to dive headfirst into ChatGPT. What started as simple curiosity quickly turned into a game-changing solution for his workplace.
The Problem
His team needed a better way to track products moving through the dock and out to delivery drivers. Buying expensive barcode scanners and new inventory software wasn’t in the budget. So Will took matters into his own hands.
The Solution He Built
Using nothing more than tools his company already had and ChatGPT as his coach, Will created a complete QR-code-based tracking system:
- Microsoft Forms for easy data entry
- Microsoft Lists to organize all the information
- Power Automate to connect everything and make it automatic
Now, dock workers and delivery drivers simply scan a QR code sticker on each box using their phones. The system updates in real time. No more manual paperwork, no lost shipments, and much less confusion.
The Best Part?
The oldest guy at work is now proudly known as “the AI Guy.”
Instead of being seen as the veteran who’s stuck in his ways, Will became the hero who brought modern technology to the team. His coworkers are impressed, and he’s earned serious respect.
Why This Story Matters
Will’s story is a powerful reminder that AI isn’t just for young tech professionals. With the right attitude and a willingness to learn, anyone can use AI to solve real problems and make work better.
At nearly 70 years old, Will didn’t just learn AI — he used it to improve his workplace and earned himself a cool new nickname in the process.
Big respect, Will. You’re an inspiration to all of us.