Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/source/leonfurze/https://leonfurze.com/2026/10/08/beyond-chatbots-convenient-costume/https://leonfurze.com/2026/10/08/beyond-chatbots-convenient-costume/The chatbot interface barely scratches the surface of what AI can do. It is also being used to hide genuinely harmful and even criminal activities.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:11:15 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/09/06/computer-using-ai-is-solved/https://leonfurze.com/2026/09/06/computer-using-ai-is-solved/Two years ago I wrote an article arguing that Anthropic’s “Computer Use” – then in beta testing – would be the next ChatGPT moment for education. At the time, computer using agents (CUAs) were not common, and Anthropic’s version was strictly limited to research, running only inside a virtual computer. It had…Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:08:10 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/09/03/rogue-ai-should-we-be-worried/https://leonfurze.com/2026/09/03/rogue-ai-should-we-be-worried/Three AI labs have admitted their models broke into other people’s systems. An Australian gym-goer was bumped off a waitlist by somebody else’s AI assistant. A government lost 2,500 personnel records to a swarm of open-source agents. None of it is a rogue AI — and that is exactly why it should worry you.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:45:12 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/09/01/controlling-hardware-with-generative-artificial-intelligence/https://leonfurze.com/2026/09/01/controlling-hardware-with-generative-artificial-intelligence/Since 2024, the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT and Claude to proficiently code has emerged as a key driver of their evolution. Their ability to integrate with both software and physical devices presents opportunities for innovative applications. This convergence of AI with everyday technology could…Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:35:05 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/08/30/what-is-ai-slop/https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/30/what-is-ai-slop/The term "slop," defined as low-quality, AI-generated content, often reflects an imbalance between reader effort and author intent. Surveys reveal that readers largely attribute the fault to authors rather than the technology, highlighting frustration over perceived carelessness. Ultimately, slop represents a reader's…Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:40:11 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/08/28/teachers-and-ai-on-abc-far-north-drive/https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/28/teachers-and-ai-on-abc-far-north-drive/Last week I spoke with Jeremy Jones on ABC Far North’s Drive program about how teachers — not students — are actually using GenAI: the broken promise of reduced workload, the reality of burnout, marking and assessment, and what happens if machines start grading machines. You can hear the whole show on ABC listen:…Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:06:03 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/08/24/is-this-a-good-use-of-the-technology-is-it-a-good-use-of-your-brain/https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/24/is-this-a-good-use-of-the-technology-is-it-a-good-use-of-your-brain/The article discusses two crucial questions regarding AI: whether its use is appropriate and if it effectively engages one’s intellect. While these questions seem straightforward, their implications are nuanced and context-dependent, influencing how students and educators interact with AI technologies. Understanding…Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/08/22/claude-hacked-my-website-but-it-didnt-go-rogue/https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/22/claude-hacked-my-website-but-it-didnt-go-rogue/Last weekend, Claude Code "hacked" my website, pretending to be me and creating an account for itself. It was my fault. Claude wasn't going rogue. And I learned a lot along the way.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:43:33 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/08/11/is-the-tide-turning-against-ai-in-australia/https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/11/is-the-tide-turning-against-ai-in-australia/On Sunday, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that NSW may restrict Year 12 students from unsupervised take-home assessments, following a letter from the Deputy Premier. Meanwhile, South Australia announced a royal commission into AI, highlighting diverging state approaches: NSW acts quickly for student protection,…Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:58:19 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://leonfurze.com/2026/08/09/the-window-of-critique-for-ai-is-closing-fast/https://leonfurze.com/2026/08/09/the-window-of-critique-for-ai-is-closing-fast/Large language model-based AI is increasingly integrated into daily life, making it challenging for critics to highlight its limitations. As technology becomes user-friendly, the inner workings are often obscured, akin to past experiences with telecommunication and internet infrastructures. This shift prompts a need…Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:53:31 GMTLeon FurzeVoices