{
  "id": 19806757,
  "title": "Surviving AI means holding on to basic skills and our humanity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/surviving-ai-means-holding-on-to-basic-skills-and-our-humanity",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-13T12:36:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tech/2026/11/13/surviving-ai-means-holding-on-to-basic-skills-and-our-humanity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the Sustainability Expo 2026 panel discussion titled \"AI and Me: The New Rules of Living and Working,\" experts discussed the future of work and the importance of human skills in an era of rapid AI advancement. Speakers Kantima Lerlertyuttitham, Oranuch Lerdsuwankij, and Dr Kanapon Phumratprapin emphasized that AI will assist in repetitive tasks, but humans will still need to develop basic communication, analytical thinking, and adaptability skills. While AI can handle large volumes of data and repetitive work, it lacks the human ability to empathize, make complex decisions, and build relationships. The key to surviving in the AI era is not to abandon human skills but to embrace learning and adaptability. Basic communication, analytical thinking, and responsibility will become increasingly important, especially in fields like healthcare, where humans can provide empathy and make nuanced decisions that AI cannot.",
  "summary": "Speakers at SX2026 say human skills will matter more, not less, as AI takes over routine work Will AI replace people? Which jobs will disappear? What skills will we need to survive? And who will gain and who will lose out as AI plays a growing role in the world of work? These questions are […] The post Surviving AI means holding on to basic skills and our humanity appeared first on Khaosod…",
  "key_points": [
    "AI will assist in repetitive tasks but lacks human skills.",
    "Basic communication, analytical thinking, and adaptability are crucial.",
    "Human skills like empathy and relationship-building will be increasingly important."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}