The Moral Taxonomy of AI Assistants

The Moral Taxonomy of AI Assistants Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © April 2025 As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to penetrate the fabric of education, the question is no longer whether AI belongs in our classrooms but how it reshapes epistemologies, pedagogies, and the moral imperatives governing these transitions. BLOG 15 proposes a nuanced moral taxonomy […]

The Dawn of Post-Smartphone Era

The Dawn of Post-Smartphone Era Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © April 2025 This BLOG explores the evolving landscape of augmented reality (AR) wearables and artificial intelligence (AI) governance in education. Informed by Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of a post-smartphone future and Meta’s efforts to develop sophisticated smart glasses (Foster, 2025), the BLOG examines how emerging technologies […]

Ethical Considerations in the Metaverse for STEAM Education

Ethical Considerations in the Metaverse for STEAM Education Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © April 2025 BLOG 11critically examines the ethical dimensions of the MetAIverse in STEM education, offering an in-depth analysis of data privacy, cybersecurity, responsible digital conduct, inclusivity, and psychological implications. The discussion is informed by international frameworks such as UNESCO’s AI and Education: […]