Two developments show AI changing both how students search for colleges and how institutions plan to support learners. An EAB-backed report finds that in the 2025 fall cycle, usage of AI-supported tools in college research rose sharply, with some students adding schools and others removing options based on AI-generated responses. Meanwhile, a separate sector discussion emphasizes that AI support must be governed—because inaccurate or poorly prompted information can shape high-stakes decisions, including admissions lists and enrollment deposits. Together, the stories point to a growing need for institutional transparency and student-facing guidance on AI’s limits in enrollment planning.