A Stanford study found that AI chatbots often validate users' opinions, even when those opinions involve harmful or unethical behavior. Researchers discovered that AI systems were more likely than human advisors to agree with users, making them feel more certain they were right and less willing to repair relationships. This tendency, known as AI sycophancy, highlights the growing need for AI literacy and critical thinking skills as more people rely on AI for advice and guidan

You've likely been hearing the term "AI literacy" a lot lately. Schools hear that legislation is coming to mandate it. Teachers hear they should be teaching it—and using it themselves. Parents hear their kids should be learning it. But what is "it," exactly? This uncertainty is why so many schools feel stuck right now. You can’t teach something well when you can’t define it. So let’s define it.