A major study of over 4,000 young people in England has revealed that nearly half trust artificial intelligence (AI) more than humans when it comes to verifying facts. The research, which looked at individuals aged 11 to 24, highlights a growing reliance on AI tools among students. About 87% of participants already use AI in their daily lives, with 47% saying they would trust AI more than a person for checking the accuracy of information. When asked whether AI has made school education more or less important, 42% of respondents believed it has made education less important. The study, co-authored by Sir Anthony Seldon and tech entrepreneur Tim Bunting, warns that British schools risk becoming irrelevant if they fail to adapt to the widespread use of AI. It points out that classrooms are still teaching as if AI doesn’t exist, even though young people are already using it extensively. For example, 63% of secondary school students use AI for homework, and 77% rely on it to understand difficult subjects. However, the report notes that fewer than 10% of young people feel their schools are preparing them properly for a future shaped by AI. Experts suggest that the traditional education system is under threat, with schools potentially being seen as outdated or out of touch with the real world. The report argues that education has not kept up with how much young people are already using AI, leading to a loss of confidence in the value of schools. Without a strong, human-centered approach to integrating AI into education, students are turning to AI tools themselves for guidance and fact-checking. The authors criticize schools and universities for treating AI as a temporary problem rather than a fundamental change in how people learn and work. They argue that the current response to AI in education is inadequate and even irresponsible. While the UK government has introduced plans to incorporate AI-related technical courses into the national curriculum, the report calls this approach “chaotic and anarchic.” To address the growing divide, the study proposes a 10-point action plan, including the creation of a dedicated AI response unit in the Department for Education and a network of 100 "AI champion" schools. The government has acknowledged the need to update education, emphasizing efforts to prepare students for a future where AI plays a central role in both work and daily life.