Using AI Resourcefully in Our Fast-Developing World

Written by: Prashitha Kanipaku (‘29)

You know that picture of a beautiful sunset that you may have seen? You know that super cinematic video that you just watched on Instagram reels? It didn’t take a team of directors, writers, videographers, and actors putting in tireless efforts to create it. It was created in 30 minutes by a prompt given to Artificial Intelligence. In our world where technology develops daily, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the globally trending commodity with over 200,000 AI companies across the globe in 2026. AI is becoming a fundamental part of our lives, impacting all aspects like checking email and even driving. This growth is quickly changing the way we live and work, and for that reason, it is important that we use this tool in ways that will help us grow using AI as a high-speed research partner to enhance our own expertise.

Using AI for School: 

Say you have a big biology test coming up. You have all of your notes and you made dozens of flashcards on physical notecards, but no matter how much you study, you just don’t understand or retain the information. This is where AI can be a helpful tool. Copy and paste your notes into the system (i.e. SchoolAI, ChatGPT, Gemini) and ask it something like “Help me organize and understand this” or “Walk me through the process of....” Here at LHS, NotebookLm is a great tool for this that creates flashcards, practice quizzes, and podcasts based on what you upload. 

Another great way to use AI in school is to brainstorm fundraiser ideas for clubs and extracurriculars. Many clubs here at LHS prioritize fundraising, but may spend lots of time coming up with fundraising ideas and strategies to implement them. AI can help generate new innovative and engaging ways to raise some money to grow and enhance the club. Even the simplest ideas can make a positive impact for your club! 

Using AI Outside of School:

One way to use AI for personal use is for food intake and nutrition. There are many apps and websites out there that will let you know what foods have higher nutritional value. You can just scan or take a picture of the food item. In a couple seconds, the app will provide a breakdown of different things like how much iron or calcium is within that item. Many athletes and people looking to gain muscle tend to prioritize protein intake. While they may not be one hundred percent accurate all the time, using apps like this will give you a general idea of what you can eat to reach these goals. 

Another way to use AI is to overcome language barriers. If you’re traveling to another country like Germany, language can be a problem to communicate with others. Many AI apps and platforms are made to assist you with this very problem. Record your conversations and the AI will produce a response in seconds. Your traveling is so much more efficient and stress free!  On the topic of travel, you can use AI to develop a travel itinerary for your destination. AI is excellent for brainstorming activities, destinations, restaurants, and more. You can provide the AI with all of your preferences and choices such as travel time or budget. The program will give you numerous different options and give you a day to day guide for your time in the country and save you the stress of planning. 

Overall, artificial intelligence can be incorporated into our lives for our benefit in numerous ways; both within and beyond the school environment when used resourcefully. As the world continues to develop and grow, AI is not going away. Using it responsibly and assisting us with certain tasks can make our lives more efficient. Whichever platform out of the thousand that you choose, always make the choice to use AI responsibly and resourcefully.