[CONFERENCE] Universities must teach people to work 'with AI, not for AI,' KCL president says
Universities must ensure that people work with artificial intelligence (AI) and not for it, King’s College London Vice-Chancellor and President Shitij Kapur said, calling for a fundamental rethink of learning, employment preparation and the public purpose of higher education in the age of AI. Delivering a keynote speech at the 2026 Korea Times Global Conference, titled “Beyond AI: Building…
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King’s College London President Shitij Kapur emphasized during his keynote speech at the 2026 Korea Times Global Conference that universities must teach individuals to work with artificial intelligence (AI) rather than for it. He urged a fundamental reevaluation of education, job readiness, and the purpose of higher learning in the era of AI.
Kapur delivered his address online from London, stressing that universities must address how AI impacts education, work, research, and society as a whole, not just adopt the technology for commercial gains. "The mantra for universities, and indeed for humanity, should be that we will collaborate with AI, not be controlled by it," Kapur asserted.
He pointed out that AI will not lead to a single global future, as nations will utilize AI based on their unique needs and aspirations. However, Kapur affirmed that universities worldwide have five key responsibilities: redefining the nature of learning, equipping graduates for evolving job markets, and determining the role of AI in higher education.
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