A high schooler writes about AI tools in the classroom

So, its a "Kids these days", written by a kid.

I've seen the same commentary about:

Spellcheck

Typed material

Computer art programs

Calculators

This is fundamentally different. It replaces, and thus atrophies, cognitive faculties in a way the other tools you mentioned never aspired to.

No, it isn't.

"Spellcheck removes the ability to spell"

"Calculators prevent you from doing math."

"Computer art will destroy real art"

"Typing text will destroy cursive and handwritten".

Same idea, that some form of tech will destroy something we should value.