In this episode, Ruth Maloney and I are joined by school librarians Jenny Toerien, Matthew Rose to explore the evolving role of AI in education. The discussion focuses on the challenges and opportunities of teaching AI-related skills in schools, highlighting the importance of critical thinking, ethical awareness, and the preservation of foundational inquiry skills. Our guests share their diverse experiences, offering insights into the balance between leveraging AI tools and maintaining academic integrity. With AI's increasing integration into daily life, we discuss how educators can prepare students not just to use AI technology, but to understand its implications and limitations. Tune in to discover how librarians are uniquely positioned to guide students through the complexities of the AI landscape, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed for the future while fostering a responsible and informed approach to technology use. Thanks to Learnics for sponsoring this episode https://www.learnics.com/  Sources mentioned:- JCQ AI use in assessments (updated April 2025):https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AI-Use-in-Assessments_Apr25_FINAL.pdf The integrity of integrity, John Royce (July 2020)https://www.read2live.com/2020/07/29/the-integrity-of-integrity/ How an embarrassing U-turn exposed a concerning truth about ChatGPT, Chris Stokel-Walker (May 2025)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/01/chatgpt-chatbot-truth-user-update-ai