{
  "id": 11932138,
  "title": "How AI is changing what UAE students must learn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/how-ai-is-changing-what-uae-students-must-learn",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/how-ai-is-changing-what-uae-students-must-learn-1.500697864"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is reshaping the skills required across various degrees. However, experts argue that education should not solely focus on learning AI tools. Instead, students must also grasp how to critically examine AI-generated data, ensure ethical usage, and develop skills that machines cannot replicate, such as critical thinking, curiosity, and communication. This message was echoed during a panel discussion titled \"AI is changing every degree: What should students learn now?\" held during the Gulf News Edufair at the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai.\n\nVigisha Gopalakrishnan, an associate professor at De Montfort University Dubai, emphasized that students must adapt to ever-evolving technologies while learning to use them ethically. She stressed that each program should teach students how to utilize AI, but also stress the importance of viewing it as a tool rather than a definitive answer.\n\nOsama Dorgham, head of school of computing at Curtin University Dubai, highlighted the significance of AI's reality in today's world. He called for students to learn how to employ and adapt to AI in professional situations, warning about AI-generated 'hallucinations' and advocating for verifying AI-generated information by requesting its sources.\n\nStudents in healthcare are expected to bridge the gap between technology and medical knowledge. Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare has introduced a degree in Applied AI in Healthcare, aiming to cultivate students' expertise in merging technology with specialized medical knowledge.\n\nHowever, Gopalakrishnan reminded students that while AI can enhance productivity, it should not be the sole focus. She suggested cultivating essential human skills, such as reading, face-to-face interactions, and engaging in board games, to maintain a balanced life and foster creativity. Moreover, universities should embed AI into existing curricula to support students' learning and productivity, rather than replacing traditional learning entirely.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the skills students need across almost every field, but educators say the answer is not just about learning how to use the latest AI tools. Students also need to know how to question AI-generated information, verify results, use the technology ethically, and continue developing skills that machines cannot replace easily, including critical thinking,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}