As the university enters its first full post-AI school year, however, alarm may be softening to cautious optimism about its promise as a tool for teaching and research. “The national conversation has been, ‘What is this? Is this going to replace my job?’” said Cayce Myers, professor of public relations in the School of Communication. “If we can get past that, then we can get into some more nuanced conversations about, ‘How can this enhance my work and my students’ educational experience?’”