Scott Anthony, a Dartmouth professor, says a sizable portion of Gen Z students are approaching AI with anxiety, worrying that reliance on tools like ChatGPT will erode critical thinking and 'humanity.' He observed reluctance among students to use AI beyond narrow tasks, a concern echoed by recent studies examining cognitive impacts linked to overreliance on generative models. The reaction from students presents a classroom challenge for faculty and program designers who must balance AI literacy, academic integrity and cognitive skill development. Educators are now assessing curricula and assessment methods to integrate AI as a tool while preserving core learning objectives.