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Gabe Thin

Overview​

Gabe Thin is Lisa Cohen and Win Thin's son, currently a junior at Columbia University as of May 2025. He provides a valuable perspective on current collegiate experiences, particularly regarding AI usage in academia. He appears well-informed about technological developments and campus culture, sharing anecdotes about AI cheating tools and reflecting on the changing nature of education.

Background & Professional Details​

  • Junior at Columbia University (as of May 18, 2025)
  • Son of Lisa Cohen and Win Thin
  • Connected to Columbia's academic community
  • Familiar with current AI usage and debates in higher education
  • Has knowledge of academic testing practices like LeetCode interviews

Professional Focus​

  • Currently focused on his studies at Columbia
  • Appears knowledgeable about technology and AI applications
  • Aware of hiring practices in the tech industry
  • Shows interest in the evolving nature of college education and its purpose
  • Familiar with software engineering concepts and tools

Connection to Gary​

  • Met through his parents, particularly his mother Lisa who seems to be Gary's mentor
  • Represents the perspective of a current student in higher education
  • Shared conversation on AI and education systems
  • Potential connection for insights into how current students view educational changes
  • Age difference suggests a possible mentee relationship or next-generation perspective

Personal Insights​

  • Dating Chloe, a fellow Columbia student
  • Seems practical and observant about campus trends
  • Shows awareness of problematic aspects of collegiate culture
  • Not personally reliant on AI tools for his studies, though aware many students use them
  • Balanced perspective on technological changes in education
  • Values academic fulfillment

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Student perspectives on AI integration in education
  • Insights on current collegiate culture and expectations
  • Feedback on how Gary's educational models might be received by current students
  • Connections to Columbia University networks
  • Discussions about the future of higher education

Key Quotes​

"He basically, like the problem is... Whether it's called LeetCode interviews. There are LeetCode interviews."

"Yeah. So it'll change."

"But yeah. I mean, it's brought up all sorts of interesting questions about AI in college. Because like everyone's using it. I mean, I don't. I personally don't really use AI. But like most people I know use AI for at least like something."

"Yeah, I would say the answer is definitely no. Well, it's just like there's not a good solution for kids using AI anymore. You can't just stop kids from using AI because everyone's going to use it."

"I can also see that becoming an actual breeding ground now. Sure. Just because I feel like that's the type of person that would be attracted to a career like that."

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-18: In-person conversation with Gary, Lisa, Win, and Chloe about AI in education, campus experiences, and educational models.

Next Steps​

  • Follow up on his perspectives about AI in education
  • Learn more about his studies and career aspirations
  • Consider him as a resource for understanding how current students view educational innovations
  • Keep him updated on developments in Gary's educational projects
  • Potentially connect regarding Columbia University networks or events

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary

| 2025-05-18-cohen-thin-family-conversation-summary | 2025-05-18 | Conversation with Cohen-Thin Family about AI and Education - May 18, 2025 |