Tag: AI
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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.
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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.
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What Do Educators Want to Learn About GenAI?
In What Do Educators Want to Learn About GenAI?, Leon Furze shares findings from a survey of approximately 3,000 educators across K-12, early childhood, universities, TAFEs, and related industries spanning multiple countries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Professional Development for AI in Schools: A Three-Dimensional Approach
n Professional Development for AI in Schools: A Three-Dimensional Approach, Leon Furze presents a framework for supporting teachers in developing expertise with GenAI.
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From Schools to Universities: Unpacking Australia’s New Framework for AI in Higher Education
A critical comparison of Australia’s 2025 Higher Education AI Framework and the K-12 Schools Framework. Exploring key differences in equity, Indigenous knowledges, and regulatory backing.
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What the National AI Plan Means for Schools
The Australian National AI Plan 2025 has significant implications for schools. Here’s what educators need to know about policy, procurement, professional development, and 2026 planning.