diff --git a/slides/shared/prereqs.md b/slides/shared/prereqs.md
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@@ -50,8 +50,6 @@ Misattributed to Benjamin Franklin
 
 - Go to @@SLIDES@@ to view these slides
 
-- Join the chat room: @@CHAT@@
-
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