Kids don't need chatbots. Teach them this about AI instead.

The warp-speed deployment of artificial intelligence into nearly every corner of American life has created real problems for K-12 education.Suddenly, school boards, districts, and teachers are grappling with the role AI should play in students' lives. The consternation is already showing up in classrooms as teachers use AI to plan their lessons and analyze student performance, provide tutoring and emotional support, and offer access to AI-enabled search.Meanwhile, companies like OpenAI and Anthropic compete to provide chatbots to students. AI supporters…