Opinions on the use of artificial intelligence among pedagogues, but also by school management, are very different. This is subsequently reflected in a completely different approach to teaching and daily work with pupils and students. Schools also differ in setting rules for the use of artificial intelligence in the processing of various tasks, presentations, etc. The introduction of artificial intelligence requires teachers to have new knowledge and skills in didactics, the application of artificial intelligence changes the way they work. There are also ongoing discussions on whether artificial intelligence will partially or completely replace the teaching profession. Computer science is taught in schools, but the curriculum does not address how to deal with artificial intelligence. The paper presents the very concept, history, benefits and risks of AI, discusses the results of research carried out by the team of the Center for the Prevention of Risky Virtual Communication of the Faculty of Education of the Palacký University in Olomouc.