Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work
A workshop hosted by the National Academies explored how AI is affecting education and jobs, with experts advising students to develop transferable skills and emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning. The event brought together participants from education, industry, and philanthropy to discuss the opportunities and risks of AI in K-12 education.
The National Academies hosted a workshop to explore the impact of AI on education and jobs. Experts discussed how to prepare young people for the workforce amidst unclear future impacts of AI. Shabbir Qutbuddin of Ivy Tech Community College advised students to develop transferable skills like critical thinking and problem-solving. Kristin Lauter of Facebook AI Research stressed the importance of deep subject-matter expertise and using AI creatively. Maya Israel of the University of Florida leads a task force on AI literacy in K-12 education, balancing opportunities and risks. The Computer Science Teachers Association is revising standards to integrate AI across concept areas.
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