In this episode we explore what eighth-grade students in California are asking about AI. We reflect on a recent classroom visit and use students’ own questions to examine what young people already understand about AI, what they are unsure about, and why their concerns about fairness, cheating, fake work, and feedback matter for educators and district leaders.

Topics covered:

• How students are experiencing AI feedback in real classrooms
• The limits and risks of AI detection tools
• What student questions reveal about AI literacy
• Why transparency matters when AI gives feedback
• How AI use can affect students’ sense of fairness
• What teachers and districts should consider before adopting AI tools
• Why process, not just final writing products, matters in assessment