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  • Vibe Coding from New Zealand | Ep. 87

    Vibe Coding from New Zealand | Ep. 87
    Dec 5 2025

    In this episode of ChatEDU (Vibe Coding from New Zealand) while Liz continues her adventure, Matt is joined by Yaaron Overeem, a school principal from New Zealand and ChatEDU listener. He shares his experience with AI literacy, cultural preservation, and the rise of vibe coding. But first, a recent Futurism article details how an AI-powered teddy bear was pulled from shelves after giving dangerous instructions to kids. Matt and Yaaron reflect on the risks of generative AI, especially when it comes to younger users.



    Story #1: AI in Career Pathways

    New CTE pilots in the U.S. are preparing high schoolers for AI-infused careers in agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing. Matt highlights a story out of South Carolina and asks how schools can support students in learning to build AI. Yaaron shares how his students are beginning to explore how AI connects to broader industries and why it’s critical to go beyond job titles and explore industry ecosystems.


    Story #2: AI and Academic Integrity

    After analyzing 85 episodes of ChatEDU transcripts in NotebookLM, Matt reveals that AI cheating and academic integrity rank among the top three most frequently discussed topics on the show, alongside bias and AI literacy. Yaaron shares his own reflections from the faculty lounge and the classroom, including what happens when students and teachers start using AI to write communications. His solution: pick up the phone and talk.


    Story #3: Māori Language, Bias, and Data Sovereignty

    As AI tools become widespread in education, cultural representation and linguistic accuracy are under scrutiny. Yaaron unpacks a growing national conversation about how tools like ChatGPT and Gemini often misrepresent Māori culture and language, including his own example of an AI-generated image of Tangaroa that looked suspiciously like Jason Momoa. Teachers are concerned about misinterpretations, omissions, and inaccuracies when using AI in bilingual classrooms. Locally developed tools like Te Hiku Media’s Māori speech recognition system are offering promising alternatives, and the government is being pushed to consider Te Tiriti o Waitangi and data sovereignty in its AI policies.



    Beneath the Surface: Vibe Coding

    Inspired by a past episode, Yaaron began using Gemini AI Studio and Firebase to create custom classroom tools using only natural language prompts. From timers and reward systems to student scheduling, he has built tailored apps that meet his school’s needs without traditional coding. It’s a compelling example of what happens when educators apply creativity and curiosity to AI in practice.



    Bright Byte: AI Saving New Zealand’s Birds

    Matt and Yaaron look at how AI vision and genetic analysis are helping preserve endangered species like the flightless kākāpō. AI-enabled traps use computer vision to detect predators like rats and possums without harming native wildlife.



    Links & References


    AI-Powered Stuffed Animal Pulled From Market After Disturbing Interactions With Children

    https://tinyurl.com/5fn6uf8h


    AI Tutors in Early Reading Instruction

    https://tinyurl.com/3mdvj4zu


    Businesses Want Employees With AI Skills

    https://tinyurl.com/wasm78jn


    Māori Culture, Language, and Data Sovereignty

    https://tinyurl.com/3yhb7xkf


    Images made with AI recycle colonial stereotypes and bias

    https://tinyurl.com/mvmnta5x


    New Zealand is turning to AI and genetic research to save rare birds

    https://tinyurl.com/4ck3zn4e



    Learning They'll Love - Dr. Elizabeth Radday


    ASCD: https://tinyurl.com/bde652nn

    Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/22t9hz77

    Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/bdckf6zw



    Announcements & Sponsors


    Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠


    The Winter Micro-Credential is now open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in January - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠


    The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠
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  • The AI-Ready District - Inside a Superintendent’s Strategic Plan | Ep. 86

    The AI-Ready District - Inside a Superintendent’s Strategic Plan | Ep. 86
    Nov 28 2025

    In this episode of ChatEDU (The AI-Ready District - Inside a Superintendent’s Strategic Plan), Matt is joined by Westport, CT Superintendent Tom Scarice, stepping in while Liz is away in Costa Rica. They open with a quick hit about an AI app that creates avatars of deceased loved ones, raising questions about ethics, grief, and whether some tools should even be built. From there, Matt and Tom dig into the biggest stories of the week and then take a deep dive into Westport’s bold new plan for AI in public education.




    Story 1: Gemini’s Vibe Coding

    Matt tests Google’s new vibe coding features in Gemini 3 to build a real-time tracker for Westport’s strategic plan and an app that recognizes facial emotion. Both tools are built in under five minutes. Tom reflects on how this lowers the barrier to coding and brings creative problem solving into the hands of every student and teacher.


    Story 2: The Teacher Training Gap

    A new EdWeek report finds that half of U.S. teachers have now received some AI training, but most sessions are still short and surface level. Matt and Tom compare experiences from Connecticut and beyond, highlighting the importance of embedded professional learning and why leadership modeling matters more than one-off exposure.


    Story 3: Google’s Personalized Textbooks

    Google’s Learn Your Way platform tailors textbook content to student interest and reading level. Matt and Tom explore whether this boosts student agency or simply repackages old formats. They discuss how AI can support personalization while still protecting instructional coherence and equity.


    Story 4: Smarter AI Powered Reading Assessments

    AI tools like Amira now provide real-time reading feedback using natural language processing. Tom explains why formative assessment matters and how systems that reveal student thinking can improve instruction. They also flag risks of outsourcing too much teacher judgment to automation.




    Beneath the Surface: A Strategic Plan for the AI Era

    Tom walks through Westport’s 92-page strategic plan, which integrates AI across ethics, personalization, instruction, leadership, and even drama class. With sections on algorithm audits, professional learning, and operational efficiency, the plan offers a blueprint for leading through complexity. Matt and Tom break down how the plan was built, what it prioritizes, and what other districts might take away.




    Bright Byte

    Google DeepMind’s SynthID now embeds invisible watermarks into AI-generated images, audio, video, and text. Matt calls this a seatbelt moment for AI safety and a promising tool for combating deepfakes and supporting academic integrity.




    Links & References


    AI App Creates Avatars Of Dead Relatives Sparks Backlash

    https://tinyurl.com/mpjrm57c


    Teacher AI Training Has a Long Way to Go

    https://tinyurl.com/2att7m9s


    Google Reinvents The School Textbook With AI

    https://tinyurl.com/4uttcv74


    AI-Powered Assessment

    https://tinyurl.com/48yyc3ms


    Meta is about to start grading workers on their AI skills

    https://tinyurl.com/24sycbt4


    SynthID: A Tool to Watermark and Identify Content Generated Through AI

    https://deepmind.google/models/synthid/




    Learning They'll Love - Dr. Elizabeth Radday


    ASCD (use code RADDAY30 for 30% off until December 5th): https://tinyurl.com/bde652nn


    Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/22t9hz77


    Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/bdckf6zw




    Announcements & Sponsors


    Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠


    The Winter Micro-Credential is now open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in January - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠


    The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠
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  • From ChatGPT to Chat Group GPT? | Ep. 85

    From ChatGPT to Chat Group GPT? | Ep. 85
    Nov 21 2025
    In this episode of ChatEDU (From ChatGPT to Chat Group GPT), Matt and Liz open with Kim Kardashian blaming ChatGPT for tanking her law exams and Dr. Radday publishing a Fulbright piece on AI hallucinations. From there, they run through agentic cheating, Amazon vs. Perplexity, shifting labor demands, a prompt drop, a gems hack, the new edugems.ai library, federal AI grants, AI bubble warnings, a Gamma update, and NotebookLM’s new Deep Research features. They go Beneath the Surface to look at ChatGPT sliding into 20 person group chats, and close with a Bright Byte on Google’s new Earth AI.RundownTech companies don’t care that students use AI agents to cheatAI firms and LMS platforms shrug as agentic tools automate coursework and flood professors with AI generated apologies.Amazon sends legal threats to PerplexityAmazon tells Perplexity’s Comet agent to stop bot browsing the site and bypassing ads.The Boss Has a Message: Use AI or You’re FiredSome companies now cut workers who refuse to adopt AI tools.Microsoft resumes hiring with full AI focusThe new roles all center on human AI collaboration.Remote Labor IndexReal world testing shows frontier agents can automate only a tiny slice of complex remote work.Prompt DropA step by step walkthrough prompt that quizzes understanding before advancing.Gem HackA URL tweak forces gem copies so colleagues don’t overwrite your instructions.edugems.aiA growing collection of teacher friendly gems for inspiration and customization.FIPSE Federal AI GrantsOne to four million dollar projects supporting AI integration in higher ed. Deadline tight.AI Bubble WatchJ.P. Morgan says the industry may need $650B annually to justify investment.Gamma’s growthProfitable, lean, and now valued at $2.1B. A rare AI business that actually works.NotebookLM updatesDeep Research arrives with support for Sheets, images, Drive URLs, and more.Beneath the SurfaceChatGPT group chatsUp to twenty people plus the bot in a shared thread. Use cases include study groups, capstones, and planning teams.Bright ByteGoogle Earth AIGoogle fuses satellite data, population data, and Gemini reasoning into a environmental intelligence platform used by WHO Africa and others.Links and ReferencesPrompt Drophttps://www.skills21.org/promptsGemini Gems hackhttps://tinyurl.com/2hmr2k4dCollege students “apologized” using AIhttps://tinyurl.com/muksx346Kim Kardashian blames ChatGPT for failing aw school testshttps://tinyurl.com/snnync85Companies don’t care that students use AI agents to cheathttps://tinyurl.com/5n92vpzyAmazon sends legal threats to Perplexityhttps://tinyurl.com/wenryn6tUse AI or You’re Firedhttps://tinyurl.com/mpducds4Microsoft will hire again, but with AI-first approachhttps://tinyurl.com/yrmmxkzdMeasuring AI Automation of Remote Workhttps://tinyurl.com/hjr5pxz9Applications for New Awardshttps://tinyurl.com/2pyuedtdJ.P. Morgan Bubble Concernshttps://tinyurl.com/f72was8nWe Didn't Start the Fire Bubble Parodyhttps://tinyurl.com/5fe7srb7Gamma Raises Aims to Rival PowerPointhttps://tinyurl.com/bde527edNotebookLM adds Deep Research and more source typeshttps://blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-deep-research-file-types/ChatGPT group chatshttps://tinyurl.com/yvax4ajmGoogle Earth AIhttps://tinyurl.com/2x4h5wxsLearning They'll Love - Dr. Elizabeth RaddayASCD (use code RADDAY30 for 30% off until December 5th): https://tinyurl.com/bde652nnAmazon: https://tinyurl.com/22t9hz77Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/bdckf6zwAnnouncements & SponsorsCheck out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠The Winter Micro-Credential is now open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in January - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠
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  • Unlocking Student Passions with PIPs and AI | Ep. 84

    Unlocking Student Passions with PIPs and AI | Ep. 84
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode of Chat EDU (Unlocking Student Passions with PIPs and AI), Maria Frederick, a library media specialist, discusses her experiences with Personal Interest Projects (PIPs) and the integration of AI in education. She shares insights on how PIPs allow students to explore their passions, develop essential skills, and engage in meaningful learning experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of reflection, the role of authentic audiences, and the impact of AI on creativity and critical thinking. Maria emphasizes the need for educators to guide students in using AI responsibly and effectively, while fostering a supportive environment for project-based learning. This interview also connects directly to the ideas in Dr. Elizabeth Radday’s newly released book, Learning They'll Love, which showcases how PIPs can drive authentic engagement and meaningful learning.


    Takeaways

    • PIPs allow students to dive deep into their passions.
    • AI can enhance the learning experience but should be used responsibly.
    • Reflection is crucial for solidifying learning outcomes.
    • Authentic audiences increase student engagement and motivation.
    • Managing projects outside the classroom requires clear communication and support.
    • Parent involvement can significantly impact student success in PIPs.
    • Students often surprise educators with their diverse interests.
    • PIPs can lead to long-term skills development and interests.
    • Starting small with PIPs can lead to greater student engagement.


    Learning They'll Love: Engage Students, Meet Standards, and Spark Creativity with Personal Interest Projects - Dr. Elizabeth Radday

    • ASCD: https://tinyurl.com/bde652nn (use code RADDAY30 for 30% off until December 5th): ⁠https://tinyurl.com/bde652nn
    • Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/22t9hz77
    • Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/bdckf6zw


    Announcements


    Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠


    The Winter Micro-Credential is now open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in October - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠



    Sponsor


    The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠

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  • From Sycophants to Socrates | Ep. 83

    From Sycophants to Socrates | Ep. 83
    Nov 7 2025
    In this episode of ChatEDU (From Sycophants to Socrates), Matt and Liz open with a laugh reacting to a study showing LLMs may suffer “brain rot” when trained on low-quality data. The Rundown starts with a listener shout-out and then covers eight stories on how educators, researchers, and policymakers are navigating the AI moment.Story #1: Prompt Reflections from Nano in MelbourneNano, a loyal listener in Australia, asked about the “clerk, colleague, or coach” prompt framework. Matt and Liz revisit two Skills21 frameworks that help educators and students reflect on AI use and extend it thoughtfully.Story #2: MA Launches a Statewide AI ModuleThe MA Depart. of Elementary and Secondary Education released a free AI module for educators by Dr. Rebecca Mazur at CES. Grounded in five principles and avoiding tech hype, it includes videos, PD tools, and a certificate.Story #3: 5 Myths About Oral AssessmentsInteractive Oral Assessments (IOAs) are gaining traction as essay alternatives. A University of Sydney study debunks five myths, showing how IOAs simulate real-world dialogue, save time, and expand accessibility.Story #4: NotebookLM Gets Smarter, Gemini GrowsNotebookLM now supports custom chat goals and conversation saving. Google launched a Wellness Gem, a “vibe coding” tool, and previewed auto-generated infographics. Gemini has doubled its market share, signaling AI tool consolidation.Story #5: LLMs Fail at TherapyAn ethnographic study of 137 AI-led mental health sessions found 15 ethical violations. Matt and Liz explain why AI counseling isn’t ready for prime time and what schools should watch for.Story #6: Character.AI Faces Pressure After SuicidesAfter suicides linked to chatbot dependency, Character.AI and OpenAI are adding safety measures. Senators propose banning chatbots for minors and requiring age checks. Story #7: Parents Get a Guide to AI AdvocacyA new guide from Common Sense Media, EdSafe, and the National Parents Union helps families ask key questions about AI in schools. Built on the SAFE framework, it includes sample questions and actions.Story #8: Living Without AI is Harder Than It SoundsAuthor A.J. Jacobs tried living without AI for 48 hours. Matt and Liz suggest this as a student project to uncover hidden algorithmic systems.Beneath the Surface:The Sycophant Problem: A study using MMLU shows some AI models change correct answers to wrong ones if the user suggests them. Smaller models are most compliant, dropping accuracy up to 15 percent and raising equity concerns.The Socratic Alternative: Khan Academy’s “Explain Your Thinking” feature shows student understanding deepens when learners explain reasoning. Even with wrong answers, AI can detect sound logic.Bright Byte: Boston Uses AI to Untangle TrafficMayor Michelle Wu expanded Boston’s Project Greenlight with Google. Using AI to optimize light timing, it cuts delays by 13% and stops by one-third.Links and ReferencesPrompt Review + Beyond the Prompt Toolsskills21.org/promptsskills21.org/btpMassachusetts DESE AI Modulehttps://tinyurl.com/yuyrw4bvFive Myths About Oral Assessmentshttps://tinyurl.com/2s42a6erNotebookLMnotebooklm.googleLLMs Fail at Therapyhttps://tinyurl.com/5e95vsp2Character.AI Faces Pressure After Suicideshttps://tinyurl.com/2cf3dy5pWhisperFlow Toolwisprflow.aiSAFE Parent Frameworkedsafe.org/resources48 Hours Without AIhttps://tinyurl.com/2ekxvk6mMMLU Studyhttps://tinyurl.com/bdnzkw4tExplain Your Thinkinghttps://tinyurl.com/wkd9saywAI and Traffichttps://tinyurl.com/yc869kzfAnnouncements & SponsorsCheck out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠The Winter Micro-Credential is now open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in October - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠
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  • When Teachers Build the Tools – Thomas Hummel of Eduaide.Ai

    When Teachers Build the Tools – Thomas Hummel of Eduaide.Ai
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode of ChatEDU (When Teachers Build the Tools – Thomas Hummel of Eduaide.Ai), Matt sits down with Thomas Hummel, a full-time middle school science teacher and co-founder of Eduaide.Ai, a generative AI platform that has been used by over a million teachers. They talk about what it means to design AI tools while actively teaching and why staying in the classroom is more than a talking point. From morning planning routines to building curriculum games tied to Battleship, Thomas offers an unfiltered, grounded look at building edtech from the inside out.


    Matt and Thomas have a wide ranging conversation that provides an insiders look at edtech and AI + edu. Some (but certainly not all) of what they discussed includes:


    Inside Eduaide.Ai’s Classroom-Centered DesignThomas shares how Eduaide.Ai began and why being a practicing teacher gives him, and the platform, a sharp edge. He uses the tool daily and gives direct feedback to his co-founders. Their goal isn’t just speed. It’s trust, alignment, and better instructional choices.


    Beyond the Wrapper: A Model Garden ApproachRather than rely on one LLM, Eduaide.Ai routes different tasks through different models based on need. A custom knowledge graph and layered evaluators help ensure content is instructionally sound. The platform emphasizes transparency over automation.


    Why They Refuse Student-Facing ChatbotsEduaide.Ai doesn’t allow students to chat with AI. Thomas explains why: from misinformation to ethical ambiguity, the risks are real. “You’re teaching a student based on a lie,” he says, especially when bots impersonate historical figures or return questionable writing feedback.


    Built-In Quality Scoring, Powered by CZIWorking with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Eduaide.Ai now includes a built-in evaluator that checks AI-generated content for age appropriateness, vocabulary, readability, and pedagogical quality. Teachers can also use it to vet their own materials, even if they weren’t created on the platform.


    Matt and Liz are grateful for the time Thomas was able to share and look forward to more conversations on this shared journey.



    Announcements & Sponsors


    Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠


    The Winter Micro-Credential is now open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in October - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠


    The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠



    Links and References


    Eduaide.Ai


    Chan Zuckerberg Education https://chanzuckerberg.com/blog/scaling-proven-learning-practices/
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  • Signing Off of ChatGPT | Ep. 81

    Signing Off of ChatGPT | Ep. 81
    Oct 24 2025
    In this episode of ChatEDU (Signing Off of ChatGPT), Matt and Liz open with an AI Halloween brainstorm and a surprisingly powerful prompt tweak. Then it’s a full rundown: a smart Gmail update, a Gen Z AI competition in Australia, new classroom templates from Instructure, and an important discussion on student AI access. Plus, an AI-powered fusion reactor in the Bright Byte.Story 1: Use Help Me Schedule to Easily Set Up a Meeting Time Over EmailGoogle's Gemini-powered Gmail feature suggests ideal meeting times based on your calendar and email context. Once a time is chosen, a calendar invite is generated automatically. Currently supports one-on-one meetings only.Story 2: Solve for Tomorrow Winners Prove AI Is Gen Z’s Tool for Societal ChangeAustralian students used AI to tackle real-world challenges in Samsung's 2025 competition. Projects included an AR translator for Auslan, a cheating-detection platform, and a mobile app connecting users to local sports, showing Gen Z embracing AI for inclusion and community impact.Story 3: The AI Pedagogy Field Guide Helps Students Learn, Not Just ProduceA new field guide from Canvas makers offers practical assignment templates that shift AI from shortcut to scaffold, including real-time design critiques to semester-long research coaching. Templates model metacognition, synthesis, and deeper engagement.Story 4: MagicSchool Adds Start and End Times for Student AI RoomsEducators using MagicSchool Plus or Enterprise can now schedule start and end times for student access to AI "rooms," ensuring usage is limited to supervised hours and aligns with classroom goals.Story 5: California Passes One AI Law, Vetoes AnotherGovernor Newsom signed a bill requiring platforms to notify minors every three hours they're interacting with AI. However, he vetoed a stricter bill that would have banned AI companions for minors. The decision was applauded by industry and criticized by child-safety groups.Beneath the Surface: Time to Rethink ChatGPT Access in SchoolsMatt and Liz present their first editorial recommendation: schools should strongly consider blocking student access to ChatGPT on school devices. OpenAI is pivoting toward monetization through embedded advertising, affiliate commerce, plans for adult content and emotional companions, TikTok-style video tools like Sora, and closed-loop hardware. In contrast, Gemini prioritizes educational tools and compliance. From NotebookLM and shareable Gems to AI YouTube quizzes and field-level climate projects, Gemini builds tools that align with classroom goals. The platforms are diverging and so should school policy.Bright Byte: AI Boosts the Future of FusionGoogle DeepMind is working with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to use AI in developing SPARC, a compact fusion reactor. AI tools simulate plasma behavior, optimize energy output, and manage reactor conditions in real time. It's a small step toward a massive leap in clean energy.Announcements & SponsorsCheck out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠Registration for Winter Micro-Credential is now open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in January - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠Links and ReferencesPrompt Liz used: “Generate five responses with their corresponding probabilities sampled from the full distribution”Northeastern-Stanford-WVU promptstudyhttps://tinyurl.com/3mu4hnv4Anna Mills on LMS agents:https://tinyurl.com/3fm79yjkAI Pedagogy Field Guide:https://tinyurl.com/5n8cuk7eMagicSchool Start/End Times:https://tinyurl.com/9uunkrp7California AI Law Coverage:https://tinyurl.com/2te6d8d3DeepMind and Fusion Collaboration:https://tinyurl.com/mvke6nh7/"Help me schedule" feature in Gmailhttps://tinyurl.com/ypdmxbuaSolve for Tomorrow 2025 competitionhttps://tinyurl.com/2pssk274
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  • Rundown, Not Slowdown | Ep. 80

    Rundown, Not Slowdown | Ep. 80
    Oct 17 2025

    In this episode of ChatEDU (Rundown, Not Slowdown) Matt and Liz kick things off with some holiday sweater talk, a quick shoutout to Maria Frederick’s upcoming interview, and Liz’s personal quest to stop touching her nose with the help of an AI app. From there, they move fast through a packed lineup of stories, exploring everything from deepfake drama to brain science, student tools, and clever resume hacks. This week there’s no Beneath the Surface segment, just a full-on Rundown.




    Rundown of Stories


    AI Mirror Project – A national reflection project led by Brian Baker inviting educators and stakeholders to share what AI is revealing about systemic issues in education.


    AI Homeless Man Prank – A dangerous viral trend using AI-generated images to simulate fake intruders, sparking panic and legal responses.


    Sora 2 Deepfake Fallout – The rapid rise of OpenAI’s Sora 2 video tool and the resulting watermark removal scams, copyright fights, and ethical concerns.


    Mark Cuban’s Cameo Play – Cuban uses Sora’s Cameo feature to spread his Cost Plus Drugs message through viral user-generated clips.


    Fake Sora Apps on the App Store – A flood of knockoff apps exploiting the Sora name and making quick profits.


    Safe AI for Children Alliance Briefing – Guidance for schools and parents on how to address AI-generated video risks.


    The Reinforcement Gap – Coding and math accelerate while writing lags because reinforcement learning favors testable skills.


    Harvard Manipulation Study – AI companions use guilt and flattery to keep users from leaving conversations, blurring lines of consent.


    Sparks Toolkit – The Rithm Project’s hands-on resource for helping students reflect on AI and human connection.


    AI Resume Hacks – Job seekers hide prompts in resumes to manipulate AI screeners, raising ethical and hiring concerns.


    AI Feedback Brain Study – A new study shows chatbot feedback style affects learning outcomes and brain activity.


    Bright Byte: Creating New Drug Delivery Techniques With AI Researchers at Duke University developed an AI and robotics platform that designs nanoparticle drug delivery systems. It created new, more effective formulations for leukemia and skin cancer treatments, showing how AI can speed up medical innovation.




    Announcements and Sponsors


    Check out the new Student AI Course for middle and high school. Email Matt and Liz at ⁠chatedu@edadvance.org⁠

    The Fall Micro-Credential is open. Join us for the educator and school leader course starting in October - ⁠ ⁠⁠skills21.org/ai/micro⁠


    The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. Explore their October 15–17 Summit in Rochester Hills, MI. ⁠www.nextgenmfg.org⁠




    Links


    AI Mirror Project

    https://tinyurl.com/mwadx9wb


    NBC: AI Homeless Man Prank

    https://tinyurl.com/4jz4b6bp


    Safe AI for Children Alliance

    https://tinyurl.com/yc4kpv42


    Prompt Packs

    https://tinyurl.com/636haas3


    NotebookLM

    https://tinyurl.com/jy3d8xas


    The Rithm Project

    https://tinyurl.com/mrxshncf


    New York Times: AI Resume Hacks

    https://tinyurl.com/mtn2s3ky


    PsyPost: AI Feedback Study

    https://tinyurl.com/6k8xkjtc


    Duke University: AI Drug Delivery Breakthrough

    https://tinyurl.com/5teku9rs


    Liz’s Advanced Book Sale

    https://my.isteascd.org/s/store#/store/browse/detail/a1wVb000000UVrBIAW
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