The article argues that artificial intelligence should be understood as a tool that complements human creativity and judgment rather than a force that replaces them, drawing on insights from Kathryn Jablokow, dean of Manhattan University’s School of Engineering. She compares today’s AI anxiety to past fears around robotics and the internet, noting that progress comes when technology is framed as an aid instead of an adversary. Jablokow emphasizes that humans retain a unique advantage through lived experience, self-awareness, and accountability, qualities AI cannot replicate. In education, she urges universities to teach students how they think, when to rely on AI, and how to use it ethically and responsibly. She also stresses the importance of equitable access to AI tools and calls on higher education to lead research and public understanding of AI’s impact, balancing innovation with the protection of distinctly human values.
