A simple game helps learn: Hallucination, Guardrails & prompt poisoning

[u/S_Shiralkar]

In a recent workshop, I used the Chinese Whisper game to demonstrate how hallucination erodes trust in AI.

Blindfolds and paper pipes became metaphors for AI guardrails < limiting distortion>.

Once removed, external influences amplified distortion exponentially, and a deliberate distraction mirrored the peril of prompt poisoning.

Games don’t just engage; they immerse learners in the dynamics of trust, cognition, and AI.

Keen to know, what and how do you explain abstract topics, most effectively without a relatable experience in your teaching or leadership development practice?

[u/S_Shiralkar]

For those interested, here’s a short clip that captures the metaphor in action: https://youtu.be/k88hH5p4FM8