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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 58 MIN

AI Can't Read Your Mind | Ep. 125

from ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast · host Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday

Can a solid prompt hack be the difference between AI slop and engaged high quality outputs for educators and leaders? We’ll find out!The RundownCommunity HighlightsBook Spotlight — Dr. Marla James (Documented Learning in the Age of AI: Shifting the Paradigm to Process over Product): https://tinyurl.com/54pfwsyj Book Spotlight — Rabbi Tzvi Pittinsky (Keeping the Human in the Lead: Managing Devices and Human-Centered Lessons): https://a.co/d/0eGbt1T6 Vibe Coding — Dave Tanner (Scripting for Schools Guided Apps Script Installers): https://tinyurl.com/3h2p93wz Google Workspace UpdatesSheets Canvas for Dynamic, No-Code Mini-Apps: https://share.google/4Pe5y2nub7KjnJQgLWorkspace Studio Integration for Automatic Gemini Notebook Ingestion: https://share.google/GXTsirGgfWBId9xdo Anthropic Watermark CrackedOpen-Source Watermark Erasers Gaining Traction on GitHub: https://tinyurl.com/38m7ctzvEnd-of-Summer Weird AIBama Rush AI Sorority Avatar "Janie" Experiment (a16z Substack): https://tinyurl.com/muffza6w Meta's Controversial 'Kromix' Ad Campaign Promising to Nudify Female Politicians: https://tinyurl.com/3axt6pky Viral Hand-Drawn "Spooder-Man" Cineplex Poster Replacement: https://tinyurl.com/3bccp6wn Google Purchases Bankrupt Spirit Airlines' Data: https://tinyurl.com/yt5hyurw Human Authenticity PremiumViral Hand-Drawn "Spooder-Man" Cineplex Poster Replacement (The Hollywood Reporter): https://tinyurl.com/3bccp6wnThe AI Compass QuizBambamramfan's Ethical AI Framework & Political-Compass-Style Quiz Mapping 30 Reactions to GenAI: https://tinyurl.com/4h5mub9vScreen Time Procurement & FrameworksSchools Struggle to Vet & Procure Worthwhile Educational AI Tools (CT Mirror): https://tinyurl.com/2eed3wam Longitudinal Screen Time StudyUSDOE Releases Guidelines for Responsible Use of Education Technology in Classrooms: https://tinyurl.com/3mwsczt8Governor Greg Abbott's Proposed Classroom Screen Time Limits: https://tinyurl.com/ynsbd7nmAI Literacy Curricula & Global Competitions: New pre-K through 12 AI literacy offerings from Common Sense Media and Day of AI, alongside India's Millennium AI Creators Championship for youth.EdSource K-12 Student AI Homework Use Survey: https://tinyurl.com/y66d4f55 CSTA and Day of AI Launch Free PreK-12 AI Literacy Curriculum: https://lnkd.in/p/g-9qPbXK The Millennium AI Creators Championship 2026: https://tinyurl.com/ya2pmzjd Teaching AI to Stop Guessing Your Classroom or School IntentInstead of asking clarifying questions, AI agents often answer vague prompts using hidden assumptions. To prevent errors and preserve human oversight, educators can use a "cognitive onboarding" prompt that forces the model to flag ambiguity, highlight its assumptions, state potential risks, and wait for human confirmation before generating content.The Mindreader Fallacy: https://tinyurl.com/3u24fbt5  Researchers used AI models to map complex brain data, identifying 766 genes linked to schizophrenia in a Nature Genetics study. By uncovering 641 previously unknown genetic markers, this technology provides a clearer blueprint for developing targeted therapies.Generative AI Computational Models Mapping the Complex Genetics of Schizophrenia: https://tinyurl.com/ykp7zmxk AnnouncementsFall AI Conference: October 2, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/4k6x9scxPurchase Learning They'll Love - Dr. Elizabeth Radday on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/22t9hz77Check out our middle / high school Student AI Literacy course: ​​⁠⁠⁠www.skills21.org/ai/learnai⁠⁠⁠Explore Skills21’s FREE social media literacy curriculum: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skills21.org/socialAddress Screen Time concerns: skills21.org/ai/screenshiftSponsorsThe National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing: Your Gateway to Next Generation Advanced Manufacturing - https://www.nextgenmfg.org

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