*names have been changed to protect identities Then-junior Mallory Wood* received a 5-page review packet in her IB Biology class. She glanced around the room. All she could see were artificial intelligence search engines pulled up on her peers’ phone screens.  “I was just sitting next to people in class using AI,” Wood said. “Everyone did it. Even the smartest kids. I’m like, ‘Am I missing out here?’ It’s just a cheat code. It really is.” So, Wood used ChatGPT to finish up her review packet. Then a math problem set. Then an essay outline. High school students are turning to AI to complete academic assignments and exams, overlooking the negative consequences of their actions — including diminished critical thinking and fewer job opportunities. To view more, click the link in bio. #storybysophiabrockmeier #pagedesignbybellabroce #pagedeisgnbylibbymarsh #socialmediabylucystephens #socialmediabybellabroce