Leon Furze
Author, consultant and PhD candidate
Helping educators understand the practical and ethical implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence
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Artefacts of the AI Resistance
From zines to silent protest records, the DIY resistance to AI is picking up steam. A personal look at the artefacts — handmade, rough-copied, and stubbornly human — pushing back against Big Tech.
Teaching AI Ethics 2026: Power
The final article in the updated ‘Teaching AI Ethics’ series explores how AI consolidates power in the hands of the wealthiest, most powerful companies in the world.
Teaching AI Ethics 2026: Emotions and Social Chatbots
The article updates prior discussions on AI ethics, shifting focus from the challenges of emotion recognition to the manipulation of human emotions by AI systems, particularly social chatbots. It highlights the risks posed to young users, detailing manipulative tactics used by platforms and regulatory responses aimed at safeguarding mental health.
Advertising in ChatGPT: Should We Care?
OpenAI is introducing ads to ChatGPT. Here’s why their data is more valuable than Facebook’s, and what it means for schools already locked into contracts.
Teaching AI Ethics 2026: Human Labour
This is an updated post in the series exploring AI ethics, building on the original 2023 discussion of human labour. Since 2023, the human cost of AI has become one of the most pressing ethical issues in the industry, with major lawsuits, union formation, and investigative journalism bringing the exploitation of workers into public view.…
Can You Spot an AI Generated Image?
Can you spot an AI generated image? I’ve updated my “real or fake” game, and this post explores the technical, social, and legal implications of ultra-realistic AI media.
Everything Educators Need to Know About GenAI in 2026
GenAI in education is a sprawling topic, so each January I try to distill it into a single post: what’s changed, what’s most important, and what you can actually do with the technology. This is 2026’s introduction to GenAI: I’ll dig deeper into each section throughout the year.
What Defined AI in Education in 2025? A Year in Review
What Defined AI in Education in 2025? In this article, I reflect on some of the highlights from the blog, looking at trends in the technology, how attitudes towards AI hype have shifted, and where I think the industry is taking us in 2026.