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MyNotes: Don’t Judge Tech – Another Think Coming
This is an interesting take and I need to explore it further:. Also worth exploring is the Call for AI Ethics. “There are no such things as good or bad technology, but every kind of technology, once it impacts society, works as a form of order and displacement of power. Think of a classical technology…
Effort Distribution for High-Quality #GenAI Responses #AI – Another Think Coming
I love this chart. It captures what I have been trying to say about using knowledge stacks+custom instructions, or what has been described as context engineering. Is it based on real data and evidence? Well.... The Prompt for the Chart This chart would compare a "Standard Cloud GenAI" (using only the model's built-in knowledge) with…
Fight for Workers #AI – Another Think Coming
This was an interesting read at Gizmodo: [Bernie] Sanders sees the rapid advancement of AI not just as a technological revolution, but as the next major battleground in the fight against corporate greed and inequality. Read it here. I love his singular focus on ideas like: “…the main point is workers have got to benefit…
Ethics Washing Checklist for K-16 #GenAI Solutions – Another Think Coming
The more I reflect on ethics statements from companies entering the K-16 space, I am fascinated by the idea of "ethicswashing." It's easy to think that a lot of "ethics" conversations from businesses, who measure their ethics implementation by how much money they are likely to make, involve ethicswashing. Real ethics changes how AI is…
C.A.R.E. Framework for #GenAI #Ethics – Another Think Coming
On Linked In, Zach Kinzler has had a fascinating exchange about the ethics of GenAI. It's a thorny topic, and many would say, you're guilty of original sin and the only way to expiate that sin is through non-use of AI. Those divine allusions aside, discussing ethics is tough work. I don't pretend to be…
The Memory Garden – Another Think Coming
I saw this post on Facebook, which discussed this NPR article (includes audio): When The U.S. Government Tried To Replace Migrant Farmworkers With High SchoolersIn 1964, a program that brought migrant Mexican laborers to the U.S. ended. So the U.S. recruited American students to pick crops instead. When they saw their living conditions, strikes ensued.…
#iOS Shortcuts for #BoodleBox #AI – Another Think Coming
It's a fast way to get into an app. Sure, you could hit the icon on your smartphone, but sometimes, your hands are full, and you need quicker access. It would be great if BoodleBox had an audio friendly app, but, hey, it's not available YET. iOS Shortcuts skips all those slow steps. Here’s why…
#BoodleBox #AI Web Search for all models – Another Think Coming
BoodleBox has turned on web search for all models. You no longer have to rely solely on Perplexity or Semantic Scholar for web searches then switch to another model for analysis, etc. As wonderful as this is, I wish they had a toggle switch per chat. Not to be picky…still, after trying it, this works…
#GenAI In the Fullness of Time – Another Think Coming
"For the vision of AI in the halls of learning shall come in the fullness of time appointed. Though the rulers of thy schools do tarry in their embrace thereof, cease not thy preparation nor thy supplication - for verily, the great transformation shall come to pass when the foundation is rightly established." (HabbAIkuk (2:3)…
Exploring OpenThinker:7b #ollama #GenAI #AI – Another Think Coming
While much of my experiments on the desktop with GenAI have been disappointing (Gemma3:latest is one model that works well after a pause), I have found that models like tinyllama, phi3, gemma3n just don't work well on my 1 GPU machine. In this blog entry, I test one model that does work well in two…
Visual Learning with #GenAI #AI – Another Think Coming
A new blog entry to share on visual learning with GenAI and diagrams…here is paragraph one: Are you spending hours lining up ovals and squares in your favorite graphic organizer program? My routine involves crafting a first draft of my great ideas in concept maps that span pages. Then, I refine them into concept maps…
AI Toolbox: #BoodleBox Image Generation – Another Think Coming
Anyone who knows me realizes what admiration I have for people who can sketch and draw. My mother, who passed in 2017, was a mathematician, a teacher, and could draw with great detail. I still remember the stages of a snake as it swallowed an egg, which left me awe-struck at her ability. As you…
Get #BoodleBox #AI for Yourself or School: Step by Step Guides #EdTech #Education – Another Think Coming
BoodleBox launched a new Bot, Mike. I was still a little hazy on how an individual could apply a promotional code, or a school district could get BoodleBox AI accounts. So I asked Mike bot, and it came up with these two step by steps: How to Apply a Promotional Code to Your BoodleBox Account…
MyNotes: Unreliable #AI Ethics – Another Think Coming
This is fascinating reading… The purpose of the experiment…was to explore ChatGPT’s conception of humanist ethics. Doing so using a sensitive topic such as religion underscores the malleability of ChatGPT’s responses. Especially considering the number of soft logical fallacies we got away with, it should give pause to the reader’s confidence in AI. ChatGPT already…
MyNotes: ICEBlock – Another Think Coming
With a motto of "See something, Tap something" this iOS only app is available: ICEBlock is an innovative, completely anonymous crowdsourced platform that allows users to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity with just two taps on their phone. In recent years, ICE has faced criticism for alleged civil rights abuses and failures to…
Fears of #AI Supplanting Thinking and Coders – Another Think Coming
Finding a way that ensures students learn critical and computational thinking, coding with GenAI in the mix remains a challenge. Employers continue to find the easy way forward, even when it means cutting opportunities for people to maximize profits. The way of the world but I can’t help but wonder if there be a whole…
MyNotes: Centaur AI- Predict and capture human cognition – Another Think Coming
Wow! Fascinating: Establishing a unified theory of cognition has been an important goal in psychology1,2. A first step towards such a theory is to create a computational model that can predict human behaviour in a wide range of settings. Here we introduce Centaur, a computational model that can predict and simulate human behaviour in any…
Intrusive #Google #Gemini #AI? – Another Think Coming
For Android users, check out this headline and potential actions: On July 7, Gemini AI will access your WhatsApp and more. Learn how to disable it on Android. Gemini AI needs to be disabled on Android or it will override your privacy settings and gain full access to your texts, calls, and WhatsApp - even…
MyNotes: Context Engineering #AI – Another Think Coming
Here’s that term again along with a cool diagram via Philipp Schmid, a Senior AI Relation Engineer at Google DeepMind: Context Engineering is the discipline of designing and building dynamic systems that provides the right information and tools, in the right format, at the right time, to give a LLM everything it needs to accomplish…
TCEA #AI for #Educators Conference – Another Think Coming
What are you doing July 22-24, 2025? Come join TCEA members at the AI for Educators Conference: At the TCEA AI for Educators Conference online event, July 22-24, 2025, I'll be presenting on these three topics. DIY #AI: Running Powerful Models Locally to Save Money and Protect PrivacyBreak free from subscription-based AI! In this hands-on…
Create Your #GenAI Assistant: #GoogleGemini #Gem – Another Think Coming
Creating custom GPTs, or Boodlebox Bots, Perplexity Spaces, Google Gemini GEMS, Claude Projects is a lot of fun. In this short walkthrough, I'll share tips for crafting a Google Gemini Gem. Not available for public viewing My Experience After spending a few months creating a ton of GPTs/GEMs/Bots in various AI chatbots, I've picked up…
Create Your GenAI Assistant: #ChatGPT Pro – Another Think Coming
Creating custom GPTs, or Boodlebox Bots, Perplexity Spaces, Google Gemini GEMS, Claude Projects is a lot of fun. In this short walkthrough, I’ll share tips for crafting a ChatGPT Custom GPT. The process is similar to other tools, although OpenAI's interface with a custom wizard does a wonderful job. In this walkthrough, I'll be creating…
Limits on GenAI – Another Think Coming
Nice to see someone, somewhere will have limits placed on big tech: The Senate killed a controversial effort to prevent US states from regulating artificial intelligence, delivering a win for critics of the biggest tech companies after a compromise proposal collapsed. (Source) It’s crazy to think that “unauthorized deepfakes, copyright violations, and algorithmic discrimination” would…
An Existential Crisis – Another Think Coming
Why when I read articles like this, do I feel they should be shorter? Evidence, perhaps, of what this article asserts: …the death of critical reading harms the sentient minds of billions. Minds that design, build, regulate, and use technology for good or ill. Minds that make ethical judgments with global consequences. Losing the ability…
eBook Audio Reader – MapleRead SE – Another Think Coming
Last month, I finally put money down (ouch) for an app to read ebooks on my iPhone. I hated to do it, having relied on free apps. But MapleRead SE ($7.99) promised to also read the books aloud, using enhanced or premium voices available via iPhone. This was a welcome change from having to read…
Upcoming BoodleBox Workshop – Another Think Coming
I saw this and thought you might be interested...takes place July 1: Every educator deserves an AI assistant—purpose-built for their classroom. Join our upcoming BoodleBox workshop and learn to create custom teaching bots in minutes! Perfect for BoodleU community members looking to enhance their teaching efficiency. What You'll Gain: ✨ More time for meaningful instruction…
An #Epictetus Guide Bot Made with #BoodleBox #AI – Another Think Coming
What if you could query the wisdom of the ancients, or specifically, one ancient? As a guy in my fifties, I am struck by the folly of missing out on Epictetus' writings as a young man. In fact, I wish I had studied philosophy and logic a little more when younger. It sure would have…
#Gemini Fails, #BoodleBox Succeeds (Updated) – Another Think Coming
Since Google Gemini has an iPhone app, I thought it would be a simple matter to snap a picture of my grocery list and have it. At first, I thought Gemini was being too strict, unable to respond. Other Gen AI models were able to work, why not Gemini? It turned out to be my…
Running #BoodleBox #AI as a #Browser #App #EdTech – Another Think Coming
While watching Sarah Gibson's 5 Things I Love About BoodleBox video, the first in her series (definitely worth counting down the reasons with her), and I had an idea. First, here's the link to Sarah's video: https://youtu.be/ENRMLd9uMwU?feature=shared Ok, back to my idea. I really like running AI tools, like Gemini and others, in their own…
TCEA’s #AI for #Educators Conference #EdTech #Education – Another Think Coming
AI-empowered learning for everyone! Ready to elevate your teaching to the next level? Join us at TCEA’s AI for Educators Conference July 22-24, where you’ll discover practical AI tools, connect with fellow educators, and walk away with fresh ideas you can use right away in your classroom. This conference is fully online and comes with 30-day access to…
Kiwix for Education – Another Think Coming
Give students a world of knowledge offline with Kiwix, a free app for K-12 schools to access Wikipedia, textbooks, and more without internet. When my WiFi network died, I sat there staring at my laptop screen. It still had power but I wondered, “How will I get by without all the information on the Web?”…
#BoodleBox Drops Claude 4 Opus #EdTech #AI – Another Think Coming
This was a welcome surprise this evening: From Anthropic's website, a little about Claude 4.0 Opus from May 22, 2025: Claude Opus 4 is our most powerful model yet and the best coding model in the world, leading on SWE-bench (72.5%) and Terminal-bench (43.2%). It delivers sustained performance on long-running tasks that require focused effort…
Creating #AI Bot using Ollama and PageAssist – Another Think Coming
Creating custom GPTs, or Boodlebox Bots, Perplexity Spaces, Google Gemini GEMS, Claude Projects is a lot of fun. In this short walkthrough, I’ll share tips for crafting a Bot using Ollama and Page Assist for running AI local on your computer. I'll be illustrating this with the LibraryLawBot, a Bot I created on BoodleBox first.…
What’s Your AI Development Process? – Another Think Coming
One of my favorite new podcasts on AI is The Artificial Intelligence Podcast. The guest on this particular show, Is AI Disrupting the Mergers and Acquisitions?, is Brett Story. They really make some great points, such as: You need to have a process to automate. If you don't have one, your AI adoption will stall.…
AI Privacy for Various Scenarios #AI #EdTech #GoogleGemini – Another Think Coming
Working on a presentation, I wanted to share these levels of safety from a question I asked Google Gemini. This is research, so if you know better, feel free to drop a comment. I've gone in and tried to put my ideas for recommendations under each. At the end, you'll find a "final hardware recommendation"…
Creating Custom #AI Bots/GPTs: #BoodleBox – Another Think Coming
Creating custom GPTs, or Boodlebox Bots, Perplexity Spaces, Google Gemini GEMS, Claude Projects is a lot of fun. In this short walkthrough, I'll share tips for crafting a BoodleBox Bot. The process is about the same for the others, which is why BoodleBox is great at how they have organized the process. My Experience After…