[CONFERENCE] 'We are continually defining what AI talent and players will be needed'
Education experts and industry leaders called on universities to fundamentally rethink their roles in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing that higher education must shift from traditional knowledge transmission to cultivating human-centered skills such as critical thinking, ethical responsibility and problem definition. Speaking at the first panel discussion of the 2026 Korea…
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Education experts and industry leaders gathered at the Korea Times Global Conference to discuss the evolving role of universities in the age of artificial intelligence. The first panel discussion, titled "Beyond AI: Building human-centered leadership for the next era," emphasized that higher education must transition from merely transmitting knowledge to fostering essential human skills like critical thinking, ethical responsibility and problem definition.
Panelists highlighted the urgent need for universities to swiftly update their curricula and experiment with new approaches to stay ahead of rapid technological advancements. The session, titled "The human edge of AI: Reimagining global competitiveness in Korean universities," focused on how academic institutions can create AI-centric campuses by seamlessly integrating technology into education, research, and the overall student experience.
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