Zoom Right Past AI, Which is Often Unhelpful

One of my clients has scheduled a meeting with me at 9:30 via Zoom.

And Zoom, like anything else, is now AI-powered.

Which means nothing.

Zoom AI helps me prepare for the meeting with buttons such as “What are some meeting icebreakers?”

I had to see this. And after reading the material below, I will never trust Zoom AI again. My client and I have work to do.

  • Here are some meeting icebreaker ideas:
    1. Two Truths and a Lie: Each person shares two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The others have to guess which one is the lie.
    2. Human Bingo: Create bingo cards with different traits, characteristics, or interests (e.g., “has traveled to another country”). Each person needs to find someone who fits each description and get them to sign the corresponding square.
    3. Word Association Game: Have each person say a word related to a specific topic (e.g., “teamwork”). The next person has to say a word associated with the previous word.
    4. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or challenges that people need to complete during the meeting (e.g., “find someone wearing the same color shirt as you”).
    5. Would You Rather: Present two difficult choices and ask each person which one they prefer (e.g., “would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible?”).
    6. One-Word Introduction: Ask each person to come up with a word that describes themselves, such as “creative” or “adventurous.”
    7. The Name Game: Have each person introduce themselves and share a unique fact or interest that starts with the same letter as their name.
    8. Team Trivia: Prepare a short quiz with questions related to the team or company.
    9. Creative Show and Tell: Ask each person to bring an object that represents something about themselves or their work, and have them explain why they chose it.

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