AI Can't Read Your Mind | Ep. 125

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 Rundown

Community Highlights

• Book Spotlight — Dr. Marla James (Documented Learning in the Age of AI: Shifting the Paradigm to Process over Product): https://tinyurl.com/mwxede66 

• 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 Updates

• Sheets Canvas for Dynamic, No-Code Mini-Apps: https://share.google/4Pe5y2nub7KjnJQgL

• Workspace Studio Integration for Automatic Gemini Notebook Ingestion: https://share.google/GXTsirGgfWBId9xdo 

Anthropic Watermark Cracked

• Claude's Hidden Text Watermarks Under EU Rules: https://share.google/jZoRON73pGPWKQhq8

• Open-Source Watermark Erasers Gaining Traction on GitHub: https://tinyurl.com/38m7ctzv

End-of-Summer Weird AI

• Bama 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 Premium

• Viral Hand-Drawn "Spooder-Man" Cineplex Poster Replacement (The Hollywood Reporter): https://tinyurl.com/3bccp6wn

The AI Compass Quiz

• Bambamramfan's Ethical AI Framework & Political-Compass-Style Quiz Mapping 30 Reactions to GenAI: https://tinyurl.com/4h5mub9v

Screen Time Procurement & Frameworks

• Schools Struggle to Vet & Procure Worthwhile Educational AI Tools (CT Mirror): https://tinyurl.com/2eed3wam 

Longitudinal Screen Time Study

• USDOE Releases Guidelines for Responsible Use of Education Technology in Classrooms: https://tinyurl.com/3mwsczt8

• Governor Greg Abbott's Proposed Classroom Screen Time Limits: https://tinyurl.com/ynsbd7nm

AI 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 Intent

Instead 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 

Announcements

• Fall AI Conference: October 2, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/4k6x9scx

• Purchase Learning They'll Love - Dr. Elizabeth Radday on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/22t9hz77

• Check out our middle / high school Student AI Literacy course: ​​⁠⁠⁠www.skills21.org/ai/learnai⁠⁠⁠

• Explore Skills21’s FREE social media literacy curriculum: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skills21.org/social

• Address Screen Time concerns: skills21.org/ai/screenshift

Sponsors

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