Written by Shengjia.Zhang on February 1, 2026
Why AI Tools Should Be Taught as a Basic Skill at Universities — Not Treated as Cheating
Opinion piece . Student lifeFor many university students today, the word “AI” has quietly become synonymous with suspicion. Course syllabi warn against its use, lecturers issue vague prohibitions, and students are left wondering whether opening an AI tool already counts as cheating. Treating AI tools as academic misconduct, however, is not only unrealistic — it is academically irresponsible. Universities