The emergence and growth of artificial intelligence (AI) have been rapid and transformative: reshaping how we learn, work, and make decisions. As AI tools become increasingly available, an important question must take centre stage: What does responsible AI use actually look like in everyday practice?

Conversations about AI tend to be reduced to extremes: On one side are those who believe AI should be feared and restricted. While on the other side, there are those who treat it as a magical solution capable of replacing human thinking, creativity, and judgement. Neither position serves us well.

Jamaica, like the rest of the world, cannot afford to ignore AI. However, the goal should not simply be technological adoption. It should be thoughtful and responsible adoption.  That is, using technology with honesty, accountability, and critical thinking.