Symposium Guest Speaker Offers Up AI Best Practices for Educators   
In a compelling presentation, Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R)(ARRT), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, Board Director of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, explored how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping imaging sciences education and what educators can do to maintain academic integrity while preparing students for AI-enabled workplaces. 
A key message was that AI should enhance learning and clinical practice, not replace critical thinking or professional judgment. As AI becomes more common in health care, educators have a responsibility to teach students how to use these tools appropriately and understand their limitations. 
Practical Examples
Some practical examples highlighted during the session included AI tools that can: 
- Provide real-time positioning guidance and feedback during imaging procedures. 
- Suggest table height, centering points, and detector alignment to improve efficiency. 
- Serve as a "second set of eyes" to support technologists in clinical practice. 
Wilson cautioned that overreliance on AI can limit students' development of critical thinking skills, create overconfidence in AI-generated outputs, and ultimately pose risks to patient safety. 
Promoting Responsible Use
To promote responsible AI use, she encouraged educators to: 
- Use assessments that require students to explain their clinical reasoning through case discussions, image interpretation, and verbal demonstrations. 
- Teach students to evaluate and critique AI-generated content rather than simply accept it. 
- Establish clear guidelines defining when AI use is appropriate and when it crosses ethical or academic boundaries. 
Wilson’s closing message was clear: Students will encounter AI in the workplace. Rather than focusing on preventing its use, educators should focus on developing AI literacy, strengthening critical thinking, and ensuring students can make informed, independent clinical decisions. When used responsibly, AI can be a valuable educational and clinical tool while preserving the integrity of the profession. 
To learn more about this session and all of the presentations, head to the Educator Symposium page.