Today’s episode is another deep dive into the world of AI - a topic full of excitement and concerns, especially in the context of the classroom. The promises of AI are vast and full of mystery, but today’s conversation is grounded in the realities of the current system upon which AI is built. Will AI “push us over the cliff” when it comes to declining literacy and math scores in the US? Does it sideline genuine connection between students, contributing to isolation? What are the current, real ethical dilemmas surrounding AI’s adoption? From environmental impact to intellectual property rights and the hidden human labor that powers these systems, we're asking the tough questions. But it’s not all doom and gloom. We end on a note of positivity around the potential of AI for creatives, with smaller, more strategic uses being at the forefront of this movement.