In GenAI is Normal Edtech, Leon Furze draws on Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor's framework of "AI as normal technology" to argue that GenAI is following predictable patterns seen in previous technological shifts. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #Podcast

This is part one of a long read reflecting on my PhD journey, which began just before the release of ChatGPT in 2022. The articles look at the ways in which GenAI technologies, and our attitudes towards them, have shifted and changed in the past four years. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation

Just published: "Moving from knowing to doing with GenAI". Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm writing. leon-furze.kit.com/posts/moving... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation #AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #EduSky

Once you've discovered the features of AI, it's time to put the technology to work and transfer your skills across domains. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

Really looking forward to these webinars in May and June with the wonderful @leonfurze.com . Starting with a look at the AI Assessment Scale in Practice on May 29th and examining Cognitive Offloading, GenAI, and the Future of Learning on June 10th. All Welcome - Register Here: tiny.cc/lfw26

The AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) has been successfully adapted by Saskatoon Public Schools to enhance conversations around AI in education. Read more in this case study #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

This is the first post in a series article articles introducing the Resistance Training Toolkit: evidence informed strategies for working with (and against) AI. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

How do we bring shadow AI use in schools out of the dark? This post explores the toolkit and recommendations of the new VINE guidelines for GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence… https://leonfurze.com/2026/04/20/shadow-ai-bringing-covert-ai-use-out-of-the-dark/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Just published: "Three years on: new GenAI guidelines for schools". Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm writing. leon-furze.kit.com/posts/three-... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation #AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #EduSky

Explore the 2026 updates to VINE's Generative AI guidelines, addressing AI's evolving role in education and offering practical tools for schools. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

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Just published: "What happens when expertise is lost in compression?". Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm writing. leon-furze.kit.com/posts/what-h...

New post: every channel compresses knowledge, and what gets lost isn't random. AI might strip all of it. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #EduSky

This series discusses GenAI's discoverability and access issues, highlighting how major platforms fragment capabilities through pricing tiers. Free users see limitations as a lack of utility, exacerbating an invisible gap between schools with varied resources. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation

Just published: "AI Agents, slop, and reclaiming the responsibility of learning". Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm writing. leon-furze.kit.com/posts/ai-age... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation #AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #EduSky

The Gradual Release of Responsibility model is common throughout education. But what happens when responsibility is released onto AI? #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

This new taxonomy categorises AI agents from simple code-using chatbots to complex teams executing multi-faceted projects. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

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The concept of "AI slop" highlights the imbalance in effort between creators and consumers of content generated by artificial intelligence. As production becomes effortless, the burden shifts to the consumer. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

In Processes are More Important than Prompts, Leon Furze argues that "prompt engineering" has become less important as GenAI technologies have matured. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #Podcast

The text-box and blinking cursor of GenAI chatbot interfaces is the main thing holding us back from exploring their use. Did you know AI can do... that? #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #EduSky

Resistance as a Framework for Combating Cognitive Offload The post discusses the necessity of resistance in using AI for education, comparing it to physical training. While generative AI can lead to cognitive laziness, integrating resistance can help maintain learning integrity. The author…

Oi, so I made a thing. It's a simple close reading annotation tool that works by encoding all the data into the URL. No cloud, no logins, no permissions. Just copy/paste/annotate/share. Give it a whirl @ readcloser.com and lmk what you think #english #writing #education

Excellent guidance here from @leonfurze.com and basically what I've been saying from the start. You don't need a specific policy on AI. Look at what you already have in place - technology use agreements, academic integrity, etc.

The Discoverability Problem in GenAI means users are often unaware of capabilities due to poor UX. If the tech won't change, we need new mental models #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

Your school, university, or business doesn't need an AI policy: you need to figure out what AI adds to the policies you already have. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

Just published: "What Curriculum Leaders Need to Know About GenAI". Check it out and subscribe to keep up to date with everything I'm writing. leon-furze.kit.com/posts/what-c...

Explore how curriculum leaders can negotiate AI challenges in education, from assessment reform to effective faculty strategies.

Learn how to hoard your knowledge and leverage AI to solve complex problems efficiently in teaching and other fields.

"I think what we’re going to need, more than anything else, is human experts who are passionate, beyond all reason, about their disciplines. This has to be true of teachers and students alike." Indeed. #skolechat #dkforsk

Great insights. The concept of Metis (aka sailor smarts) is important when we think about differentiation with what AI and humas can each do well. This makes me think of Horizon scanning as well and the shift from 'prediction' to 'awareness of signals'.

New post: Expert Signals. I've been thinking about what human experts actually do that AI can't, drawing on James C. Scott's distinction between techne and metis. Read more... #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

A curated, constantly updated collection of AI in education research, news, frameworks, and practical resources. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

Supporting good content online is more important than ever (and you don't have to pay 10% to substack for the privilege). Simon Willison's constant stream of LLM/software engineering content is epic and well worth sponsoring. #artificialintelligence #aieducation github.com/sponsors/sim...

New post: GenAI makes it easy for students to skip the struggle, but productive struggle is where real learning happens. The students most likely to over-rely on it have the most to lose. What's the "minimum viable struggle" we need to protect? #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEd#AIEd #AIInEd

New blog post: AI as assistive technology for neurodivergent users, from someone who actually is one. The good, the bad, and the one where someone changed the plan at the last minute. #ND #AuDHD #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

Last chance to grab early access to The Practical AI Library before March: A curated, searchable collection of AI in education research, news, and resources that I keep up to date. Join hundreds of educators 📚 leonfurze.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-practical-ai-library?coupon_code=EARLY-ACCESS-2026

New post: the web is developing a second layer, built for AI agents instead of human browsers. I've started making my site readable for both. The real fight isn't access, it's attribution. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

Learn how to build and deploy complete websites using Claude Code and agent teams #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

In What Happens When the AI Bubble Bursts?, Leon Furze argues the current GenAI bubble will inevitably burst, much like the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #Podcast

What is MCP and Why Should I Care? MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standardised way for AI assistants to communicate with external data sources and tools. I spent a weekend building my own MCP servers to connect Claude to my private data, and learned a lot about where this technology is heading.

Today I'm launching two things: a new Open Access eBook and a dedicated website for the Teaching AI Ethics project. Read more on the blog. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu

In Technology is Actually Pretty Great, Leon Furze argues that the problem isn't technology itself but corporate capture of digital life in education. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #Podcast

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,…

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.

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. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #Podcast

Lava lamps real and imaginary. Everybody just calm the f—- down. #thursday #earlyweekend #homeoffice #lavalamp

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. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation#AIEdu#AIEdu #AIInEd #AIInEdu #AIEthics