Tom Mullaney
@tommullaney.bsky.social
Tom Mullaney (he/him) helps teachers design creative, inclusive lessons and think critically about generative AI, EdTech, and pedagogy.
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Tom Mullaney
@tommullaney.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Hello, #EduSky, I'm Tom Mullaney. I taught Special Education and Social Studies. Now I present to schools about educational technology. I write critically about AI in EDU.
www.criticalinkling.com
And I'm a face painter. Gotta support the team.
www.criticalinkling.com
And I'm a face painter. Gotta support the team.
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in a sane world, openAI execs would be driven from the village with pitchforks for the audacity of this
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
in a sane world, openAI execs would be driven from the village with pitchforks for the audacity of this
Misued the app? OpenAI needs to be held accountable by law. Accountability shouldn't be left to the parents of its victims.
OpenAI says a 16-year-old who died by suicide after using ChatGPT misused the app and so, the company argues, his parents can't sue. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne... via @angelayang.bsky.social
OpenAI denies allegations that ChatGPT is to blame for a teenager's suicide
The family of Adam Raine filed a lawsuit against the AI company in August. On Tuesday, OpenAI said in a new court filing that is not responsible for the teen's death.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Misued the app? OpenAI needs to be held accountable by law. Accountability shouldn't be left to the parents of its victims.
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Native people have been a part of Hollywood and wider American culture for centuries—but not always in the best ways. In this week's episode of Crash Course Native American History, we explore cultural appropriation, from redface to pretendians, and everything in between. youtu.be/7Tg2mCKP6tY
Hollywood, Pretendians, and Cultural Appropriation: Ep 23 of Crash Course Native American History
YouTube video by CrashCourse
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Native people have been a part of Hollywood and wider American culture for centuries—but not always in the best ways. In this week's episode of Crash Course Native American History, we explore cultural appropriation, from redface to pretendians, and everything in between. youtu.be/7Tg2mCKP6tY
I am grateful to @che-jim.com and @thecrashcourse.bsky.social for this terrific video. Must watch for American history classrooms. #SocialStudies #USHistory #EduSky youtu.be/InZacsO8ico?...
Myths & Misconceptions About Native Americans: Ep 3 of Crash Course Native American History
YouTube video by CrashCourse
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I am grateful to @che-jim.com and @thecrashcourse.bsky.social for this terrific video. Must watch for American history classrooms. #SocialStudies #USHistory #EduSky youtu.be/InZacsO8ico?...
Children certified in Gemini, a product that amplifies bias, misinformation, and environmental degradation?
K-12 schools should ignore this and encourage kids to think past the genAI hype.
K-12 schools should ignore this and encourage kids to think past the genAI hype.
Feeling queasy now I've learned that Google is not only now offering Gemini ambassador certificates to teachers but also awarding students and *children* to be corporate AI mascots. Coercive normalization of commercialized digital education. blog.google/outreach-ini...
November 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Children certified in Gemini, a product that amplifies bias, misinformation, and environmental degradation?
K-12 schools should ignore this and encourage kids to think past the genAI hype.
K-12 schools should ignore this and encourage kids to think past the genAI hype.
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Are we really at a stage in public education where we consider it OK to have literally Google-branded schoolchildren whose learner identities are tied to being "responsible AI" users of private for-profit technologies?
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Are we really at a stage in public education where we consider it OK to have literally Google-branded schoolchildren whose learner identities are tied to being "responsible AI" users of private for-profit technologies?
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If you can, make some time to read this if you're in anyway connected to a classroom:
To “my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
I Set A Trap To Catch My Students Cheating With AI. The Results Were Shocking.
"Students are not just undermining their ability to learn, but to someday lead."
www.huffpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
If you can, make some time to read this if you're in anyway connected to a classroom:
Something I noticed when I wrote about school districts promoting AI for Google for Education: These are the YouTube video thumbnails. Is this the most excited they could get the kids to look? #genAI #EdTech CC @civicsoftech.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Something I noticed when I wrote about school districts promoting AI for Google for Education: These are the YouTube video thumbnails. Is this the most excited they could get the kids to look? #genAI #EdTech CC @civicsoftech.bsky.social
I have been obsessed with the Karen Read trial for months. I recently noticed connections between the efforts to convict her and the efforts to sell genAI to K-12 schools.
www.criticalinkling.com/p/karen-read...
www.criticalinkling.com/p/karen-read...
How the Karen Read Trial Compares to Generative AI in Education
A post for overlapping true crime and EdTech circles.
www.criticalinkling.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I have been obsessed with the Karen Read trial for months. I recently noticed connections between the efforts to convict her and the efforts to sell genAI to K-12 schools.
www.criticalinkling.com/p/karen-read...
www.criticalinkling.com/p/karen-read...
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This site brilliantly demonstrates the perils of relying on LLM generated content. It creates code to show a clock from nine popular models every minute. Changes within each model are alarming. Keep it on screen for 10 minutes, and tell me how you feel about relying on LLMs! clocks.brianmoore.com
AI World Clocks
The current time as rendered by 9 different AI models. By Brian Moore.
clocks.brianmoore.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This site brilliantly demonstrates the perils of relying on LLM generated content. It creates code to show a clock from nine popular models every minute. Changes within each model are alarming. Keep it on screen for 10 minutes, and tell me how you feel about relying on LLMs! clocks.brianmoore.com
I have seen "Gen AI is as good as those using it" so often on social media.
Heck no.
If a tool is so finicky that it has to be used just so to prevent generating harmful content, maybe the tool isn't very useful.
Put the onus on the company behind the tool, not the user.
#EduSky
Heck no.
If a tool is so finicky that it has to be used just so to prevent generating harmful content, maybe the tool isn't very useful.
Put the onus on the company behind the tool, not the user.
#EduSky
i receive so many emails from fellow researchers working in the AI accountability space looking to collaborate, join my lab, etc… while i appreciate each effort in this space, i am not interested in any effort focused on:
1. helping users (this puts the onus on users) navigate existing systems
1/
1. helping users (this puts the onus on users) navigate existing systems
1/
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I have seen "Gen AI is as good as those using it" so often on social media.
Heck no.
If a tool is so finicky that it has to be used just so to prevent generating harmful content, maybe the tool isn't very useful.
Put the onus on the company behind the tool, not the user.
#EduSky
Heck no.
If a tool is so finicky that it has to be used just so to prevent generating harmful content, maybe the tool isn't very useful.
Put the onus on the company behind the tool, not the user.
#EduSky
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i'm interested in basic research that:
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
i'm interested in basic research that:
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
Reposted by Tom Mullaney
i receive so many emails from fellow researchers working in the AI accountability space looking to collaborate, join my lab, etc… while i appreciate each effort in this space, i am not interested in any effort focused on:
1. helping users (this puts the onus on users) navigate existing systems
1/
1. helping users (this puts the onus on users) navigate existing systems
1/
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
i receive so many emails from fellow researchers working in the AI accountability space looking to collaborate, join my lab, etc… while i appreciate each effort in this space, i am not interested in any effort focused on:
1. helping users (this puts the onus on users) navigate existing systems
1/
1. helping users (this puts the onus on users) navigate existing systems
1/
I'm seeing a lot of Gemini Certified Educators in my social media feeds. This is a good time to think critically about Gemini, how it is developed, and how it could impact (possibly harm) K-12 education. Be careful what you attach your name to.
www.criticalinkling.com/p/gemini-cer...
www.criticalinkling.com/p/gemini-cer...
Before You Become a Gemini Certified Educator
Be careful what you tie your name to.
www.criticalinkling.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I'm seeing a lot of Gemini Certified Educators in my social media feeds. This is a good time to think critically about Gemini, how it is developed, and how it could impact (possibly harm) K-12 education. Be careful what you attach your name to.
www.criticalinkling.com/p/gemini-cer...
www.criticalinkling.com/p/gemini-cer...
Career Update: I am excited to share that for the next four months, I will be teaching AP US History and US Government & Politics at an excellent high school in my area.
🖼️ by Markus Winkler on Unsplash.
🖼️ by Markus Winkler on Unsplash.
November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Career Update: I am excited to share that for the next four months, I will be teaching AP US History and US Government & Politics at an excellent high school in my area.
🖼️ by Markus Winkler on Unsplash.
🖼️ by Markus Winkler on Unsplash.
I have a post up today about generative AI and the NBA 🏀
Sure enough, AI slop is one of the concerns - the Mavericks created a hype video that is textbook AI slop.
What happens if students think that AI slop is creativity?
www.criticalinkling.com/i/175954521/...
Sure enough, AI slop is one of the concerns - the Mavericks created a hype video that is textbook AI slop.
What happens if students think that AI slop is creativity?
www.criticalinkling.com/i/175954521/...
October 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I have a post up today about generative AI and the NBA 🏀
Sure enough, AI slop is one of the concerns - the Mavericks created a hype video that is textbook AI slop.
What happens if students think that AI slop is creativity?
www.criticalinkling.com/i/175954521/...
Sure enough, AI slop is one of the concerns - the Mavericks created a hype video that is textbook AI slop.
What happens if students think that AI slop is creativity?
www.criticalinkling.com/i/175954521/...
Happy NBA Opening Night! I have some concerns for education after seeing how generative AI has affected the NBA. #GenerativeAI #K12 #EduSky www.criticalinkling.com/p/generative...
What if Generative AI does to schools what it's doing to the NBA?
Generative AI's impact on the league is worrisome.
www.criticalinkling.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Happy NBA Opening Night! I have some concerns for education after seeing how generative AI has affected the NBA. #GenerativeAI #K12 #EduSky www.criticalinkling.com/p/generative...
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Today is Grover's birthday and he is my favorite from Sesame Street.
Love his genuine humor and heart. 💙
Love his genuine humor and heart. 💙
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today is Grover's birthday and he is my favorite from Sesame Street.
Love his genuine humor and heart. 💙
Love his genuine humor and heart. 💙
It is concerning that Governor Newsom vetoed this bill. It is even more concerning that tech companies lobbied so hard against protections for children. #GenerativeAI #EduSky www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
'Under tremendous pressure': Newsom vetoes long-awaited AI chatbot bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have barred youth use of AI chatbots.
www.sfgate.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It is concerning that Governor Newsom vetoed this bill. It is even more concerning that tech companies lobbied so hard against protections for children. #GenerativeAI #EduSky www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
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The only one benefitting from tech in schools is the AI industy. More tech means higher rates of anxiety & depression and less learning. Stop companies from sucking the life out of kids. Books, paper, pens, a board, a quiet airy classroom...these work and are much cheaper.
I just watched this video about #EdTech from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social. As someone who has promoted technology in K12 classrooms for years, I have a lot to think about.
Teachers: Watch this! #EduSky
youtu.be/aByWLQ7h2n0?...
Teachers: Watch this! #EduSky
youtu.be/aByWLQ7h2n0?...
How Big Tech Uses YOUR Kids’ Classrooms To Sell THEIR Products
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
youtu.be
October 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The only one benefitting from tech in schools is the AI industy. More tech means higher rates of anxiety & depression and less learning. Stop companies from sucking the life out of kids. Books, paper, pens, a board, a quiet airy classroom...these work and are much cheaper.
I can't believe the Yankees defeated the Red Sox in a postseason series.
Helps me deal with some 2004 trauma just a little bit.
Helps me deal with some 2004 trauma just a little bit.
Hello, #EduSky, I'm Tom Mullaney. I taught Special Education and Social Studies. Now I present to schools about educational technology. I write critically about AI in EDU.
www.criticalinkling.com
And I'm a face painter. Gotta support the team.
www.criticalinkling.com
And I'm a face painter. Gotta support the team.
October 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I can't believe the Yankees defeated the Red Sox in a postseason series.
Helps me deal with some 2004 trauma just a little bit.
Helps me deal with some 2004 trauma just a little bit.
I just watched this video about #EdTech from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social. As someone who has promoted technology in K12 classrooms for years, I have a lot to think about.
Teachers: Watch this! #EduSky
youtu.be/aByWLQ7h2n0?...
Teachers: Watch this! #EduSky
youtu.be/aByWLQ7h2n0?...
How Big Tech Uses YOUR Kids’ Classrooms To Sell THEIR Products
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
youtu.be
October 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I just watched this video about #EdTech from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social. As someone who has promoted technology in K12 classrooms for years, I have a lot to think about.
Teachers: Watch this! #EduSky
youtu.be/aByWLQ7h2n0?...
Teachers: Watch this! #EduSky
youtu.be/aByWLQ7h2n0?...
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In other news, sky is blue, sea is wet, and anyone who has worked with machine learning has known this all along
"In a landmark study, OpenAI researchers reveal that large language models will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental statistical and computational limits."
www.computerworld.com/article/4059...
www.computerworld.com/article/4059...
OpenAI admits AI hallucinations are mathematically inevitable, not just engineering flaws
In a landmark study, OpenAI researchers reveal that large language models will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental statistical and computational limi...
www.computerworld.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In other news, sky is blue, sea is wet, and anyone who has worked with machine learning has known this all along
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this exists it is called thinking
September 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
this exists it is called thinking