What does Gen Z really think about AI in school, cheating with ChatGPT, and the future of jobs? Their answers will shock you. 😳 In this special MINI edition of The AI CEO Podcast, host Seema Alexander sits down with Aria Ponda (11th grader, Winston Churchill HS) and Sareena Alexander (11th grader, Whitman HS) for an unfiltered, family edition conversation on how teens view AI. This episode gauged their candid insights on AI in education and dives into how students view AI tools—as both a potential form of cheating and a helpful research aid—along with the challenges teachers face in adapting to AI's presence in the classroom. Aria shares insights from her own experience with AI in school projects and highlights the need for integrating AI responsibly and thoughtfully into education, including the concept of custom AI tools with safeguards. This episode offers a valuable glimpse into the evolving relationship between youth and AI technology, aiming to inform educators, business leaders, and anyone curious about the future of learning. 👉Key takeaways

Why Gen Z is skeptical of AI beyond ChatGPT
The debate: Is using AI in homework cheating or efficiency?
What schools and teachers must do to guide safe AI use
Could AI tutors replace human ones?
Fears about AI taking jobs vs. hopes for AI in medicine & social good
High school teachers are generally resistant to or not yet embracing AI integration in classrooms.
Custom AI tools with guardrails can help students use AI responsibly without cheating.
There is a knowledge gap among students about how to effectively and ethically use AI technology.

👉 In this episode (01:08) High School Students' Perspective on AI (01:59) AI and Cheating in Education (02:23) Teachers' Attitudes Towards AI (03:43) Using AI as a Learning Tool (07:28) Concerns About AI in the Future (15:02) The Role of AI in Future Jobs (16:15) Excitement and Skepticism About AI (17:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🌎Reach out to Seema Ponda Alexander Disruptive AI https://www.disruptive.ceo/ Follow Seema on LinkedIn for daily insights: linkedin.com/in/seemaalexander IG: @seemaalexander @theaiceopodcast 👉 If you're a parent, educator, startup founder, edtech innovator, or business leader, this is a must-watch to understand how the next generation is really thinking about AI. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations on AI, leadership, and the future of business: @AICEOPodcast 🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more leaders discover conversations like this. Production Studio: Legacy Sessions #GenZ #AICEOPodcast #AIinEducation #ChatGPT #FutureOfWork #EdTech #AIForBusiness #edtech #aiandteens #teenagers