Singapore Management University president highlights growing role of social sciences in AI era
SINGAPORE — As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how businesses operate, governments make policy and people work, the skills needed to navigate its impact are extending far beyond technology — putting greater emphasis on human judgment, critical thinking and an understanding of society. Singapore Management University (SMU) President Lily Kong believes that shift will make the social sciences…
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of business, government policy and personal work, the importance of human skills such as judgment, critical thinking, and societal understanding is growing beyond the realm of technology, according to Singapore Management University (SMU) President Lily Kong. In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Kong emphasized that as AI becomes more capable, the value of human judgment will only increase.
She stressed that AI is not merely a technological shift, but rather one that is reshaping workplaces, business decisions, and public policy. To prepare students for this new reality, universities must equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and manage the broader impact of AI on society. SMU’s focus on management, social sciences, and technology positions it well to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities brought about by the AI era.
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