In school, AI, or artificial intelligence, can be used as a useful tool, such as the “Writables,” which advises the user during their writing. However, some people believe that the negatives outweigh the positive effects of AI in a school setting, such as the spread of false information through fake videos or the use of a machine to write an essay. What do students and faculty think about this new technology and how it could be integrated into education in the next couple of years?

According to CollegeBoard.org, most high school students overall use generative AI to assist them with assignments. From January to May 2025, the number of students who use AI went from 79 to 84 percent. In another article, they said that AI could reduce errors, but could be costly and reduce human emotion.

A Google Form that was sent on Oct. 27 shows that, out of 37 students, AI is mostly used to help with math, but 40 percent of the students who responded don’t use AI to help with any subject. Another 40 percent of the responders said that they only use AI once a month or two, and the rest say they use generative AI daily or weekly. Some students showed concerns with how AI could be used to cheat, but others said it could be used to learn.

In an interview with Stephanie Kelley, the world history teacher, she said that “too many people to count” have been caught using AI in nefarious ways. Kelley said that AI should be used to enhance people’s understanding, and not to completely replace human thinking. In her class, she has used various AI tools to enhance the learning for her students.