✨ Day 3/5: How AI Understands Language (Estimated reading time 3.5 mins) "I'm fine." As a school leader, you know there’s always more to the story when your teacher responds this way. Those subtle hints—the dimmed enthusiasm in staff meetings, the shift from detailed to brief responses—reveal what’s really going on. You notice it all. It’s that invaluable sixth sense you’ve developed over years of leadership, and it makes all the difference. What’s fascinating is that AI tools like ChatGPT (what is called Large Language Models or LLMs) have similar capabilities. They're learning to understand not just what people say, but the deeper meaning behind their words. Here’s how AI is developing these intuitive skills: 📚 Understanding Surface Level When a department submits a vague improvement plan, both you and AI recognize the need for more detailed guidance—beyond just correcting the format. 💭 Reading Between the Lines When a teacher says, "We’ll handle it internally," you might sense hesitation to ask for help. Similarly, ChatGPT might offer, “Would you like me to suggest some structured approaches?” 👀 Noticing Pattern Changes Just as you notice when a collaborative department suddenly becomes isolated, AI can detect communication shifts—like moving from open dialogue to minimal interaction. ❤️ Gauging Emotion AI is learning to adapt its responses based on emotional cues—mirroring professional enthusiasm or responding to signs of burnout with resource suggestions. But here’s the key: these tools aren’t replacing your leadership intuition—they’re learning from it. Think of them as assistants, striving to develop a fraction of the perceptiveness you bring to your school leadership every day. Tomorrow, we’ll trace AI’s journey—how it evolved to this point. I think you’ll find the story fascinating. Until then, The Make Progress AI Team
