As artificial intelligence has become more embedded, educational institutions wrestle with how to institutionalize it. One must consider the balance between implementation and understanding. As with every technological breakthrough, there is an inherent tension between what is possible and the natural consequences of its use. With artificial intelligence, the rate at which one must become familiar is much shorter, and educators face incredible challenges because innovation and use cases are rapidly becoming available from multiple sources with the promise of better learning outcomes. It is imperative that educators intentionally think about how to leverage this technology best to empower students, as well as consider the ethical and moral implications of using it. Integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom curriculum strives to demystify and destigmatize its usage by students and help create critical thinkers instead of passive learners. Some classrooms will understandably find generative AI problematic. It is essential to assume that students are using this technology, and educators must actively dialogue around the use and the outcome while asking students to reflect on what the model generates compared to what the student creates. Another consideration educators must consider is the digital divide that continues to grow in our educational system in many different areas, particularly in our rural school systems. Artificial intelligence provides one avenue to potentially shrink this knowledge gap because information becomes more accessible and equitable.