When Not to Use AI

Use learning purpose, productive struggle, authenticity, risk and simplicity to decide when AI should stay out of the task.

• Ask what the task is for — Use the learning purpose to decide whether AI belongs in the activity at all.
• Protect productive struggle — Distinguish unnecessary friction from the effort through which learning develops.
• Keep human moments human — Recognise when relationship, empathy, dialogue or professional presence is part of the value.
• Leave AI out when the risk outweighs the value — Consider sensitivity, consequence and uncertainty before adding AI to a workflow.
• Choose the simplest tool that serves the learning — Avoid AI when a transparent, reliable or non-digital approach does the job better.