Do educators have a responsibility to address AI in their classrooms? Amy Schumacher-Rutherford says, “Yes!” Sharing her research and experiences of incorporating AI into her undergraduate classes, she makes the case for acknowledging AI—if not fully embracing it. Amy Schumacher-Rutherford is an Instructor of Speech Communication in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi. She earned an M.A. in Communications Studies from Marshall University. Her research interests include political communication and using AI to achieve student learning outcomes. She has presented her work using AI at both academic conferences and private workshops. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx