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Should You Teach High School Students How to Use Generative AI Like ChatGPT or Google's Gemini?

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  Let me tell you about a friend from when I started working in the BPO industry over two decades ago. He was smart, eager to learn, and ready to tackle the job—but there was one big problem: he didn’t know how to use a computer. He struggled with even the basics, like moving a mouse, and needed help every step of the way. When it came time for the final assessment, he just couldn’t keep up and disappeared from the training. It wasn’t his fault; he had studied nursing and never had the chance to learn these essential skills.  Now, imagine if what happened to my friend happens to your child in his or her near future. Fast forward to today, and we’re living through a massive tech revolution. AI isn’t just some future concept; it’s already here, shaping industries and careers left and right.  And that’s why I’m writing this blog: t o highlight why it’s so important to teach high school students how to use AI tools.   We can’t afford to let them fall behind in a world wh...