Michigan’s AI moment requires schools, communities and policymakers to lead together

A Michigan commentary argues that schools should stop debating whether students use AI — they already do — and start deciding what to do about it. The piece calls for AI literacy education, rethought assessments that make student thinking visible, and community-wide policy leadership from school boards and policymakers.

It also flags the physical footprint of AI, noting Michigan communities are already contending with data centers, energy and water demands tied to the technology. The essay stops short of naming which policies, districts, or funding would make any of this happen.

The full dispatch is available from the source below.