If a robot wrote this editorial no one would even tell the difference in it being human or not. The world today is relying so much on AI and technology more than ever before. Students are fully completing homework by just copying and pasting, no brain power needed. Other students are getting accused of using AI to write essays for them, even if they wrote it with no online assistance. But this is more complex than many think, AI is really good for some things and really bad for others. AI isn’t only good for homework and cheating on assignments, it can be a powerful force for national progress and global development. This is because it offers significant potential to reshape industries, economies, and societies for the better, provided its challenges are managed effectively.
Some recent issues with AI have been students getting zeroes on their assignments because of “AI” use, this is especially seen in college level classes. When you put 300 college level high school students in a room and tell them to write about the same or similar topics, it is very likely that the students will produce collegiate level writing. The problem is that this often gets confused with AI work, which results in a zero on a major grade assignment for cheating. Though some students are known for cheating, others are getting punished for being able to manipulate English just as well as AI can.
Another issue is how much people now rely on technology. Artificial intelligence is being used for all kinds of problem solving, and information gathering. If someone is struggling with a math assignment, it’s as easy as copying and pasting it into AI. This causes a reoccurring habit of solving problems over and over with AI because of how simple it is rather than wasting time to actually work out the problem. By offloading cognitive tasks to machines, people start to lose important human skills like coming up with their own ideas, really thinking hard about things, and being creative. AI can actually be a great partner for new ideas, but right now, it feels like a lot of people just want it to do all the work instead of putting in the effort themselves.
The problem with this is that AI is an amazing tool for learning, completing complex data heavy tasks with speed and accuracy, and driving progress in areas like scientific research and personalized education. For example, AI algorithms can analyze vast datasets to identify new disease treatments far faster than human researchers could manually. This speeds up medical processes. In education, AI can help develop personalized learning plans that adapt to each student’s pace and style, offering targeted support where they struggle.
Ultimately, the future isn’t about choosing between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence; it’s about blending them effectively. The power of AI for national progress and global development is undeniable, but it rests on our ability to use it wisely, holding collaboration rather than dependency, and prioritizing human skill development and technological advancement. AI will never be taken away now that it’s here; humans are the deciding factors to it being used for good, or taking over.
Editor’s note: We ran this editorial through an AI checker. The results: 1% AI generated, 25% Mixed, 74% Human. It was in fact 100% human written.
