open mic
Designed for 18 to 30 years to spark real collaboration and high-energy learning.
Session constraints and alignment parameters selected by facilitator: [Online, 90 minutes, Excited, Low pressure].
WhatsApp Group AI Mystery
Start by telling everyone that WhatsApp now secretly runs AI to filter fake news inside their group chats. Ask: can you spot which message the AI would flag? Show 3 actual group chat messages about campus events — one is totally true, one is exaggerated, one is outright fake. Participants vote for which is most likely to get flagged by AI.
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Why this works
A real-life twist gets everyone curious and guessing before any definitions. Making their own pick first creates a strong payoff when the reveal comes.
Guess the AI Myth
Read three common statements about AI: (1) AI always knows the right answer, (2) AI can't be biased, (3) AI can learn just like humans. Ask everyone to vote in the chat whether each is true or false. Reveal the surprising reality and ask who was surprised.
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Why this works
When people see how many myths they believed, it opens up honest discussion. The shock of realizing 'I was wrong' drives deeper learning.
Silent Emoji Poll: AI Fears
Ask everyone to respond with just a single emoji that captures how they feel about AI: excited, nervous, curious, confused. No one needs to explain or speak up. When all emojis are visible, call out the mix and ask, ‘What do you notice?’ This kicks off discussion in a safe way.
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Why this works
Giving people a way to join without speaking lowers the barrier for shy participants. Seeing the group’s mood helps everyone connect.
Rapid Fire: AI Wins and Fails
Run a fast digital poll: Name three situations — ‘AI recommends your favorite song,’ ‘AI autocorrects your assignment to nonsense,’ ‘AI blocks your Insta post by mistake.’ Ask everyone to vote thumbs-up or thumbs-down for each. When the poll ends, call out the biggest surprises and debate.
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Why this works
Rapid reaction gets everyone moving and lets the room energy spike. People love seeing real stories and disagreeing fast.
AI in Exam Cheating Dilemma
Present a scenario: An online exam system claims to use AI to spot cheating but flags a student for simply looking away from the screen. Ask everyone: ‘Should the college trust the AI’s judgment, or listen to the student’s explanation?’ Split participants into two sides for a mini-debate. Then reveal how real colleges handle this.
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Why this works
Connecting AI to a real exam stress moment makes the impact clear. Debating tough choices creates ownership and makes the ethical side of AI memorable.
AI and Your Future Goals
Ask everyone to think about one big goal: landing a dream job, acing an exam, launching a side hustle. Then, in breakout pairs, discuss: ‘How could AI help — or hurt — your chances?’ Each pair shares one insight back to the group. The facilitator collects the answers in a live list.
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Why this works
Linking AI directly to participants’ personal goals makes the topic real and relevant. Sharing in pairs first lowers pressure and gives everyone a voice.
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