The AI Didn’t Decide to Hack Anything: Understanding What AI Actually Does

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Every few weeks there’s a new headline about an AI that “lied,” “schemed,” or “tried to hack” its way out of something. Meanwhile, your students are turning in work with sources that don’t exist, written in a tone so confident it’s hard to question.

In this free Bite-Sized Learning webinar, Brad Denison, Director of Educational Technology Services at College of the Mainland, looks past the headlines at how large language models actually work. You’ll see why AI produces convincing but incorrect answers, why talking about it like a person leads us astray, and why those limits matter in a classroom or training room. Brad will also share practical ways to help students become more informed, critical users of AI.

No technical background required. Bring your curiosity and a healthy amount of skepticism.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm CT | Free on Zoom

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