Software Defined Talk Episode 583: HuggingFace make me gazpacho
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Jul 31, 2026 Discussion covers how ordinary people actually use AI for TV, homework, and DMV tasks. A professor’s hidden prompt uncovers widespread AI-assisted cheating. Deep dive into hyperscalers, Alphabet’s AI-driven profits, and shifting model economics. Debate on building agents versus reusable skills. Hands-on tales of training, certifications, and a demo where Claude creates gazpacho recipes and timers.
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Professor's Hidden Prompt Caught 32 Students Cheating
- A professor hid a prompt in a take-home exam and caught 32 students referencing a nonsense phrase, proving mass AI-assisted cheating.
- Matt highlights students submitted essays with the hidden phrase (Madagascar) showing they didn't review or understand the output.
Rethink Exams To Match Ubiquitous AI
- Do redesign assessments to match realities of ubiquitous AI: use supervised in-class blue-book exams or integrate AI usage into learning loops.
- Brandon suggests in-class drafting, then AI-assisted revision, then timed closed-book exams to force independent demonstration.
Use AI To Grade More Writing And Improve Practice
- Use AI to scale grading so teachers can assign more long-form writing and give frequent practice.
- Brandon recommends AI rubrics and draft-scoring to let teachers grade more efficiently and coach students interactively.
