Andrew Phillip discusses the beginnings of AI in the classroom, common perceptions, and how the true root of the cause behind students cheating with AI actually lies in how we foster rote knowledge instead of true learning. "Andrew Philip is a junior at NeoCity Academy in the BioDesign pathway. He has a heart for service and a passion for the medical field which he wishes to pursue down the road. As someone deeply invested in caring for others, Andrew brings empathy, curiosity, and leadership to every opportunity. He's a firm believe in the power of reflection, collaboration, and growth through failure- no solution is perfect and no problem is too far gone.His TedX talk address the urgent conversation about generative Ai in education, not as a threat as much of the media portrays, but rather as a mirror reflecting much deeper systemic issues which prioritize creating students over learners. Through his insights, Andrew hopes not to pretend the solution is easy l but rather, spart a conversation on reimaging education that values curiosity, meaningful learning, and student well-being over mere performance. He believes world changers grow in the classroom, so that's where we should start " This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx