Leon Furze
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Problem Patterns in AI: Beyond Hallucinations
The article discusses the rise of “AI slop”, characterised by generic, uninspired content produced by AI, often resulting in stylistic and substantive issues, rather than just factual inaccuracies. It categorises these problems into seven types, highlighting the reputational risks associated with careless AI use and the need for nuanced discussions about AI-generated outputs.
Rented Expertise
This article examines the evolving nature of expertise in the age of AI, particularly GenAI. While AI can generate seemingly expert outputs, it lacks the depth of human knowledge and judgement. “Rented expertise” highlights the risks of cognitive offloading and the illusion of competence.
Australia Just Set the Terms for AI
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister delivered a one-two punch on copyright and data centres: two of the most contentious national conversations on AI. Speaking at the University of Sydney, Anthony Albanese announced a set of national Australian standards for AI: a single framework covering copyright, data centres, energy, water, and the workforce, coordinated by…
LLMs are Digital Skeleton Keys
Skeleton keys functioned by exploiting shared mechanisms in older locks, similarly, Large Language Models (LLMs) can act as digital skeleton keys. They perform versatile tasks within code-accessible environments, yet their potential remains underutilised in conventional chatbot interfaces. Users should explore beyond chatbots to unlock LLMs’ true capabilities.
AI;DR: When readers stop trusting writers
This article explores the rise of ‘AI;DR’ as readers reject AI-generated content, impacting trust in writing and communication in the digital age.
Where does expertise live?
Explore the critical role of situated expertise in AI, its impact on trust, and how it influences the interpretation of expert knowledge.
What are AI hallucinations?
This article discusses the reality of AI hallucinations in chatbots, why they occur, and how to mitigate their impact. Understanding AI’s limitations is crucial.
Building a Voice Assistant with Claude Code
I turned a $40 pocket computer into a hands-free voice assistant for Claude Code — talk to it, and a Mac mini does the thinking. Here’s how I built it.