AI is on the rise, and schools need to take action to save education. Graphic courtesy of testgrid.com.

  As AI becomes more prevalent, more and more San Luis Obispo High School students are using it to help them get through school. Whether it’s using it as a tool or just typing a prompt and copying and pasting an answer, the use of AI is increasing daily.

  The SLCUSD school district has tried to take action by removing tools like Grammarly AI and many other AI websites, as well as by using AI checkers on many homework and in-class assignments. 

  “I think it is very acceptable to use AI, depending on how you use it. It can be used to achieve learning and independence. I think schools could build special AIs that are made for learning because AI isn’t going away, it is just gonna keep advancing,” said sophomore Wynn Sirisophonwatthanakul.

  AI is growing rapidly, and many students believe that using it to do their work is cheating, but students continue to abuse it even if they think that. Studies show that 92% of students use AI in their studies and over half use AI at least once a week. 

“I believe that AI should be acceptable to some point, but I know some people who abuse AI far too much. However, it could definitely be used as a tool to study. I do think that it can be very harmful if students stop using it as a learning tool and start using it to think for them,” said sophomore Tai Murgatroyd.  

  Many students believe that schools need to take action on teaching students how to use AI as a tool rather than an answer key.

“Cheating on tests with AI and using it on all your homework is bad, but it has taught me topics and is really good for taking notes,” said junior Cole Vanclef. 

Using AI can be a very strong tool for learning and has helped students all over the globe, but many students are using it in the wrong way. What schools need to realize is that AI is not going away and will be in our pockets every day, so teaching students how to use it or taking action to create something to help avoid something is essential.

Sources: programs.com