  The internet offers tremendous access to services, social connections, and
needed products. However, to those without sufficient experience, engaging with
businesses and friends across the internet can be daunting due to the ever
present danger of scammers and thieves, to say nothing of the myriad of
potential computer viruses. Like a forest rich with both edible and poisonous
plants, those familiar with the norms inhabit it safely with ease while
newcomers need a guide. However, reliance on a human digital guide can be
taxing and often impractical. We propose and pilot a simple but unexplored
idea: could an LLM provide the necessary support to help the elderly who are
separated by the digital divide safely achieve digital autonomy?
