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What you need to understand about AI to avoid being left behind

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000

This article, originally published April 2025, has been split up— as it was a bit too long before. Read this, then dip into the linked pieces that interest you.

As we blaze through the AI hype-cycle, excitement is matched only in the level of sheer panic it has induced. Is it only a matter of time until we're all replaced by robots?

AI-pocalypse?

First let's clarify what we're on about. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new: spell check is a rudimentary example and it's been around for donkey's years. Also sat-nav, spam filtering, auto-correct, and more. AI is vital in modern accessibility tools—a point often missed by some when reflexively implementing blanket bans on AI in schools and organizations.

AI and Learning: From Panic to Potential

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Schools rushed to ban AI tools like ChatGPT, but the real opportunity lies in reimagining education for learners of all abilities.

This is a companion piece to my article on what you need to understand about AI. Here I look at how schools and universities have responded to generative AI, and what they might be missing.

The panic

When ChatGPT landed in November 2022, schools lost their minds. Within weeks, New York City—the largest school district in the United States—banned it from all school devices and networks. A spokesperson declared it "does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills."¹

Get your hands dirty with AI

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

This is a practical companion to my piece on what you need to understand about AI. Here we get hands-on with the tools themselves.

This isn't a comprehensive guide—it's a way in. If you've been hearing about AI but haven't quite known where to start, or you're not sure what all the fuss is about, this is for you. I've put together some exercises you can try yourself, to get a feel for what these tools can actually do.