By the time you wake up, AI has probably already affected your day. Your phone alarm, the videos on your social media feed, and even the music suggestions you get are all powered by artificial intelligence. While AI might sound like something futuristic or complicated, it has quietly become part of everyday life.
Artificial intelligence is basically technology that allows computers to think and learn in ways similar to humans. Instead of being told exactly what to do, AI systems can recognize patterns, learn from mistakes, and improve over time. This is why apps like Netflix seem to know what you want to watch next and why autocorrect keeps getting better at fixing texts.
One place where AI is having a huge impact is school. Many students use AI tools to help study, check grammar, or understand difficult topics. These tools can be helpful, especially when students need extra support or quick feedback. Although people argue that students use AI to cheat, you can actually use AI to detect AI. So there is a win-win when it comes to it.
Sophomore student Jouaquin Viezaga touched on this topic.
“Jouaquin how do you use AI in your life.”
“I personally use AI to help me study for tests. I use it to help generate questions that replicate tests, I use it to help me find out information, and I mostly just use it to help me, unlike some people that use it to teach’
“That’s great! How do you feel about those students that use AI to cheat”
“Honestly I don’t see it often, but I’m definitely against it because overall in life cheating gets you no where”
“Gotcha, that’s great to hear! I know you play tennis, is there any way you use AI relating to tennis?
“Actually yes I ask ChatGPT for stats about my favorite tennis players, and websites where I can watch their highlights!”
“Thats good to hear, thank you for giving your time to talk today”
“Of course”
In the end, AI is just a tool. It can help people learn, heal, and connect. Or it can create problems if used carelessly. For students growing up with technology, understanding AI matters. This generation will decide how AI shaped the future, and that responsibility starts with learning how it works today.
AI isn’t coming someday, it’s already here. It’s influencing our lives more and more than we think.
