When does using AI cross the line from helpful to cheating?

I use AI to help me understand concepts as it is faster than emailing a teacher (I am online only) and clicking 6 different links hoping one explains it better.

Sometimes, if I am really struggling in how to word something, I use chatGPT as a guide. It never has the full context of what I am writing about, so it is just to point me in the right direction. I never copy and paste or even really reword it, it just helps me know where to go with my thoughts.

Some of my teachers encourage using GPT! I think it is a great tool when used properly.