We are not just changing leaders at this moment; we are meeting a seismic societal change. There is a narrative that AI makes computer science obsolete. We fundamentally disagree. However, I do believe we need to reshape the conversation and move from AI Literacy - knowing how to use a tool - to AI Fluency - understanding what happens under the hood. By teaching students these foundations, we prepare them to be architects of real-world solutions, not just consumers of technology. They don't just learn to use AI tools; they learn how they work, why they work, and how to build with them. This is what AI Fluency looks like (from an AI Foundations course student): “I appreciated the chance to experiment with AI and see how it can support creativity, but I also learned how important it is to stay in control of the final product. The challenge helped me understand both the strengths and limitations of AI, and it made me more aware of the ethical decisions involved in using these tools. Overall, it was interesting, helpful, and made me think more critically about how AI fits into real-world work and learning.”