AI tools have made it easier than ever to ask questions, generate explanations, and explore new topics. But using AI to actually learn, not just get answers, requires a different approach.

In this talk, we will look at practical ways people can use AI as a learning partner to explore unfamiliar concepts, clarify gaps in understanding, and get unstuck without outsourcing thinking entirely.

We will talk about:
- How to ask better questions so AI helps you learn instead of just responding
- Using AI to explain, reframe, and challenge your understanding
- How to avoid over-reliance while still getting real value
- Setting boundaries that keep conversations grounded and useful

This talk is not about replacing teachers or expertise.
It is about using AI to support learning in a way that keeps you engaged, curious, and in control of your own understanding.

AI tools are good at producing answers, but learning requires more than speed. When used deliberately, AI can support exploration and understanding, as long as boundaries are set and thinking stays with the learner.