Teacher Roundtables: Riding the First AI Wave captures a pivotal moment in education, as six voices—K-12 educators, undergraduate students, and university faculty—come together to reflect on the rapid emergence of generative AI in teaching and learning. The film opens with personal reactions to the release of ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022, offering a window into the uncertainty, curiosity, and cautious optimism that followed. Through a dynamic roundtable discussion, participants explore how generative AI has begun to reshape their classrooms and institutions. The conversation deepens with responses to two thought-provoking teaching scenarios, inviting honest dialogue about the evolving role of educators, the nature of student work, and the ethical complexities of AI in education. At its core, this film is a snapshot of a turning point—highlighting both the disruption and the creative potential that define the first wave of AI integration in schools and universities.