We Might Regret These AI Decisions Later
AI is changing our lives very fast. It is in school, at work, and online. Every day, more people use it. Some people think this is good. Some people think it is scary. I think both feelings are valid.
What worries me most is that we are not ready.
Our schools still face many old problems. Some classrooms do not have internet. Some students do not have good devices. Some teachers are still using systems made for a world before the internet. So when people talk about bringing AI into education, I wonder how that will work for everyone. But even if schools are not ready, students are already using AI. They use it to write essays and answer questions. That makes some teachers want to ban it. I understand why. If a student lets AI do the work, it does not feel fair.
Still, I do not think banning AI is the best answer.
When students finish school, they will enter a world where AI is normal. Many jobs will expect them to know how to use it. If they never learn how, they may struggle later. So instead of banning AI, schools should teach students how to use it honestly and wisely. This may also mean changing the way students are tested. Teachers may ask more students to speak and explain their ideas in person. That may help show real understanding. It may not be easy, but change is needed.
Another big problem is fake content. AI can now create fake videos, fake voices, and fake news that look real. That is dangerous. People can be tricked very easily. Because of this, we all need to be more careful online. We should not believe everything right away. We should check facts and ask questions.
I also think about lawmakers. They are trying to make rules for AI and other new tools. That is important. But laws must be based on real understanding, not confusion. If leaders do not understand the technology, they may pass laws that do more harm than good.
It is easy to pass a law. It is much harder to fix a bad one later.
That is why people who understand technology need to speak clearly. They should help guide the public and the government. If they stay silent, others may make poor choices for everyone. AI is not going away. It will stay and grow. So we need to prepare now.
We need better internet in schools. We need better training for teachers. We need smarter laws. And we need citizens who think before they click, share, or believe.
AI is not the enemy. The bigger problem is acting like nothing has changed. If we stay unaware and unprepared, that is when we will truly fall behind.
About Me:
Dominic “Doc” Ligot is one of the leading voices in AI in the Philippines. Doc has been extensively cited in local and global media outlets including The Economist, South China Morning Post, Washington Post, and Agence France Presse. His award-winning work has been recognized and published by prestigious organizations such as NASA, Data.org, Digital Public Goods Alliance, the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF.
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