The artificial intelligence (AI) boom in recent years has created a significant degree of uncertainty in the educational sector. Some educators treat AI with suspicion, as it can be used by students to write their essays for them. This creates an overdependence of students on AI, allowing them to pass academic requirements without having to demonstrate that they've learned anything. Improper use of AI also exposes students to hidden biases in the AI models, data privacy and security issues, reduced human interaction, and lack of supervision from competent educators.