Top US University Bans Most Student AI Use

Parents and business owners often wonder how artificial intelligence — AI for short — will change our kids' education and their future jobs. A big university in America, UC Berkeley's law school, has just released a new rule that gives us a peek into that future: they're mostly banning AI for student assignments and exams starting from 2026.

This isn't about stopping students from learning about AI but rather ensuring they don't use it to do the *actual work* themselves. Think of it like using a calculator in a maths exam – perfectly fine for some checks, but not for doing all the sums. The university wants to make sure students develop their own critical thinking and writing skills, not just learn how to prompt an AI to do it for them.

It raises an interesting question for workplaces too. If universities are worried about knowing who did the work, how will businesses track what's AI-generated versus human-created? For small business owners, this could mean rethinking how you train new staff or how you assess skills during hiring, especially if those roles involve creative writing or complex decision-making.

The university's move highlights a growing conversation around ethical AI use. While AI tools can be fantastic for boosting productivity and research, educators and employers alike are grappling with where to draw the line. It's a reminder that while AI is a powerful tool, it's still about empowering human capability, not replacing fundamental learning or thinking.