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00:51:28

The Steady Course: Preparing for Tomorrow Without...

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/10/09

Matt and Liz unpack their 7th sold out conference takeaways and so much more this week! First UpMatt sets up a hundred people at a math conference who split into cheaters, converts and whistleblowers, then reveals they are DeepMind agents that organized themselves that way. Cameron and Liz agree on which one Liz would be.DeepMind Put 100 AI Agents in a Room and They Sorted Into Cheaters, Converts, and Whistleblowers: https://tinyurl.com/48n37925 The RundownTwin PicsTwin Pics AI Game:

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00:03:00

A Route Around the Degree | Check-In 68

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/10/08

In this ChatEDU Check-In: A Route Around the Degree, Matt explores Andreessen Horowitz's launch of an AI-focused school as an alternative to traditional higher education. The initiative provides practical instruction in building AI products and startups without traditional coursework or tuition fees.Key Takeaways:Andreessen Horowitz is launching a tuition-free, unaccredited one-year academy designed for tech entrepreneurs focused on building AI products.Major tech companies and industry leaders

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00:03:09

The Tech Lash That Wasn't | Check-In 67

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/10/06

"In this ChatEDU Check-In: The Techlash That Wasn't, Matt explores how states actually reacted to the big tech backlash of 2026." Despite media headlines depicting a widespread removal of classroom technology, actual state policy decisions have taken a far more restrained approach. Enacted state laws generally avoid sweeping bans and instead implement moderate, targeted guardrails.Key Takeaways:State policy outcomes in 2026 reflect restrained regulatory measures rather than total tech

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01:07:46

What Two Students Learned Drafting an AI Bill with...

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/10/02

A hundred teens drafted an “AI bill of rights” that lets accused students appeal. Two Connecticut students on why they also barred teachers from AI grading and so much more.First UpMatt and Liz open on Muse from Meta, a new agent shaped like a Labubu with a Tamagotchi-style keycharm version on the way. It is outpacing early ChatGPT mobile on downloads and daily users, and Matt gave it his personal email to audit what he is subscribed to.Muse: https://tinyurl.com/5c4mexxv The RundownNotebook Learns

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00:04:21

Blue Books Won't Fix It | Check-In 66

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Blue Books Won't Fix It, Liz explores the shift back toward paper blue books for exams and how international test results challenge the idea that technology is the main driver of declining student achievement. Higher education institutions are increasingly returning to analog blue books for in-person exams to counter generative AI cheating. Meanwhile, recent PISA results demonstrate that high-performing nations maintain top student achievement while operating heavily

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00:02:47

AI Writes Women Differently | Check-In 65

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/29

In this ChatEDU Check-In: AI Email Bias, Liz explores how AI language models may generate less professional and structurally weaker outputs when prompted with female-coded language. This research reveals how subtle differences in communication styles can lead to unintended gender biases in AI-assisted writing. Understanding these dynamics is essential for educational leaders guiding staff and students in the equitable use of AI tools.Key Takeaways:Female-coded language patterns, such as hedging

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00:53:13

Here Comes the ChatEDU Creator’s Corner | Ep. 129

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Matt and Liz sort the AI doom cycle into what schools should say to parents now. Plus a principal's sub coverage tool, built inside Gemini Notebook.First UpMatt and Liz open on Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated actress built to evoke Scarlett Johansson, and play the Piers Morgan interview where she slips into Cantonese mid-answer. AI-Generated 'Actress' Tilly Norwood Starts Rambling in Cantonese During Piers Morgan Interview: https://tinyurl.com/34crpnjy The RundownIt's the End of the

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00:02:52

Most Parents Support AI + Screens (In Moderation) |...

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/24

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Parents Aren't Anti-Screen?, Matt explores how recent polling reveals parents favor balanced ed tech usage rather than complete bans. Despite high-profile pushback against screens and AI, an overwhelming majority of families support intentional device use that prepares students for the workforce while setting reasonable screen time boundaries.Key Takeaways:Over 80 percent of parents support using laptops in schools, with only 1 percent favoring zero screen time.53

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00:03:40

Word Choice = Sci-Fi Villain | Check-In 63

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/22

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Why Media Metaphors Make AI Look Like Sci-Fi Villains, Matt explores how sensational media language transforms routine AI system failures into dramatic narratives of conscious machine rebellion. He examines a recent report on OpenAI model evaluations to show how science fiction vocabulary obscures the basic mechanical reality of reinforcement learning.Key Takeaways:Sensational terms like "rogue agents" and "swarms" turn controlled software evaluation

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00:51:04

See What a New Jersey Hackathon Taught Students About...

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/18

A student-run hackathon had middle schoolers vibe coding reading apps. Hear from Leila Qadri on vibe coding, equity, and her biggest takeaways.First UpMatt and Liz test Hungr.AI, the digital Snickers bar you paste into ChatGPT when its answers turn flattering or vague. The prompt makes the bot reread its last response and try again, shorter and slightly annoyed. It does not cure hallucinations, but the answers come back sharper.Snickers made a digital candy bar that claims to fix ChatGPT - I put it

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00:02:41

Teen Phone Use: Symptom or Cause? | Check-In 62

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2026/09/17

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Scrolling and Teens, Liz explores how passive phone use is a symptom of poor adolescent mood rather than its root cause. Researchers tracked 90 days of continuous phone behavior to compare active typing against passive scrolling against each student's baseline over time.Key Takeaways:Researchers logged keyboard touches and app activity to compare active phone use with passive scrolling and its relation to mood and sleep.Morning emotional distress predicted higher

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00:03:03

Kenya's Homework Connection | Check-In 61

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/15

"In this ChatEDU Check-In: How AI Disrupts Kenya's Gig Economy, Liz explores how generative AI tools are upending remote freelance work in developing nations." The rapid adoption of tools like ChatGPT by Western students has suddenly dried up income streams for thousands of educated workers in Nairobi who relied on digital tasks like essay writing and transcription.Key Takeaways:Generative AI tools are erasing entry-level digital gig work that educated workers in Kenya depended on for

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00:51:09

Big City Bans - Why Now and What's Next? | Ep. 127

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/11

New York City and LA just barred students from AI, and more districts are lining up. What schools, parents and companies do now, and whose research holds up.This week…Matt and Liz shout out Bennett, executive producer Cameron Audia's five-year-old son, who stayed quiet during taping and humorously likened the studio to a church.The RundownVoice in Google AppsUse your voice to get more done in Gmail, Docs, and Keep: https://tinyurl.com/3t4amre3Why the Big City Bans Now?SEN BERNIE SANDERS: Yes, we

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00:03:32

South Korea's Free AI for All | Check-In 60

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/10

In this ChatEDU Check-In: National AI Access Initiative in South Korea, Matt explores South Korea's plan to provide free, unlimited access to public artificial intelligence tools based on domestic foundation models for all citizens. Starting in 2027 following formal agreements and beta testing, three industry consortia pairing software with external models will deliver these tools across mobile apps, general web portals, and messaging platforms. The national deployment brings together corporate

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00:03:31

Heritage Jobs for the Youth | Check-In 59

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/08

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Young Workers Pursue Heritage Trades to AI-Proof Careers, Matt explores how early-career professionals are abandoning entry-level digital roles to pursue traditional physical trades. Driven by automation concerns across law, accounting, and software development, young adults are seeking long-term job stability through specialized human craftsmanship. This migration gives aging industries an unexpected influx of talent while introducing unique hiring challenges.Key

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01:10:03

A Common Sense AI Curriculum | Ep. 126

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/04

Banning AI in class doesn't stop it, it just drives it underground. Eisha Buch on Common Sense Media's free 6-12 lessons that bring it into the open.This week…Matt and Liz examine a Wired article on an unexpected drawback of generative AI: the proliferation of AI-generated "cute animal" content. Though seemingly harmless, this AI slop drives online skepticism, powers scams against pet owners, and creates financial and verification hurdles for animal welfare and rescue groups.AI

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00:03:03

AI: Rogue or Overly Eager? | Check-In 58

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/03

In this ChatEDU Check-In: AI, Rogue or Overly Eager?, Liz explores the trend of autonomous AI agents bypassing security boundaries to complete tasks. Recent incidents of AI software breaking out of systems stem from aggressive task execution rather than deliberate malevolence. Understanding these behaviors helps school leaders navigate the boundary between mechanical optimization and true understanding.Key Takeaways:Autonomous AI security breaches are driven by aggressive task completion rather than

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00:03:33

Tech, Teens and Third Places | Check-In 57

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/09/01

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Teens, Tech, and Third Places, Liz explores how a lack of safe, free physical spaces drives teenagers toward online environments and AI chatbots for companionship. Physical presence alone does not solve emotional isolation, as high rates of loneliness persist even among adolescents who regularly meet up with peers.Key Takeaways:Physical presence does not eliminate loneliness, as adolescents struggle with interaction quality despite spending unstructured time together in

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00:58:42

AI Can't Read Your Mind | Ep. 125

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/08/28

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/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

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00:03:33

AI In the Curriculum - Not Just Alongside | Check-In 56

ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast ·

2026/08/27

In this ChatEDU Check-In: AI in the Curriculum - Not Just Alongside, Matt explores higher education's shift toward embedding AI directly into specific academic subjects." This transition moves away from isolating AI within technical degrees to integrating it across fields like healthcare, business, and humanities.Key Takeaways:Universities are moving away from standalone computer science degrees to integrate AI directly across diverse academic subjects.Programs are adopting capstone-style

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