Winiarsky: The enduring dilemmas of AI

College students are leaning hard on AI, with 69.2 percent using tools like ChatGPT weekly, yet nearly 40 percent believe AI may harm society. This contradiction, explored in a recent op-ed by Northwestern junior Talia Winiarsky, reveals a silent ethical crisis on campuses. But here’s what most miss: this AI surge is reshaping the paper packaging industry too. As students ditch printing essays for digital editing, demand for academic paper products—like printer paper and notebooks—is quietly declining. For packaging companies tied to office and school supplies, this signals a need to pivot toward e-commerce-ready solutions or risk being left behind.https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/05/07/opinion/winiarsky-the-enduring-dilemmas-of-ai/

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