{
  "id": 3648933,
  "title": "AMCHAM, Speak highlight AI's role in developing global workforce",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/amcham-speak-highlight-ais-role-in-developing-global-workforce",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260827/amcham-speak-highlight-ais-role-in-developing-global-workforce"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), in collaboration with Speakeasy Labs, a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) language learning technology, organized a forum on Wednesday focusing on the impact of AI on developing a globally competitive workforce. The event, named \"The New Workforce: How AI Is Powering the Next Generation of Global Talent,\" gathered senior executives, human resources professionals, and business leaders to explore how AI is transforming talent development, workplace communication, and cross-border collaboration. The speakers highlighted effective communication, AI literacy, and cross-cultural collaboration as essential elements for sustainable global growth as Korean companies expand their operations abroad. Kwon Oh-hyung, AMCHAM's vice chairman and senior vice president, president of Asia-Pacific at Qualcomm Technologies, and Connor Zwick, co-founder and CEO of Speakeasy Labs, delivered the opening remarks. Kwon emphasized that \"technology alone does not drive transformation. Its real value emerges when people have the skills and confidence to put it to work,\" stressing the importance of equipping individuals with the necessary skills and confidence to leverage AI effectively in their roles.",
  "summary": "The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), in partnership with Speakeasy Labs, developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered language learning platform Speak, hosted a forum Wednesday on how AI can help companies build a globally competitive workforce. The event, titled “The New Workforce: How AI Is Powering the Next Generation of Global Talent,” brought together senior executives,…",
  "key_points": [
    "AMCHAM and Speakeasy Labs organized a forum on AI's impact on workforce development",
    "Speakers emphasized importance of AI literacy, effective communication, and cross-cultural skills"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The collaboration between AMCHAM and Speakeasy Labs underscores the growing recognition that AI's value lies not in technology itself, but in the skills and confidence of people using it effectively.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "AMCHAM, Speak highlight AI's role in developing global workforce",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/amcham-speak-highlight-ais-role-in-developing-global-workforce-3650416",
        "published": "2026-08-27T03:07:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}