Scott Anthony, a Dartmouth College professor, says many Gen Z students approach artificial intelligence with deep anxiety, worrying that heavy reliance on AI will erode critical thinking and 'humanity.' He described a mix of excitement and fear among students in courses covering disruption and innovation. Anthony’s observations echo an MIT study on cognitive impacts of overreliance on ChatGPT that found declines in certain problem‑solving capacities. Faculty are confronting both pedagogical and ethical questions about integrating generative AI into curricula while preserving core learning outcomes. Educators will need clearer policy on AI use, targeted training for students and assessment redesigns that emphasize judgment and synthesis over tasks AI can automate—a shift affecting course design and academic integrity enforcement.