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The key is to avoid adversarial mindsets—such as viewing AI solely as a cheat-enabler—and instead leverage it to amplify human potential. Accessibility and affordability are critical considerations; AI must be harnessed to empower underprivileged learners and democratize educational opportunities.
Final Reflection: Imagining a Better Future
In closing, Shapiro shares a hopeful educator’s mantra: "Just because things are a certain way today doesn’t mean they have to be forever." The possibility exists to reshape education into a more engaging, equitable, and learner-centered enterprise—one in which AI acts as an enabler rather than a disruptor.