Camden Hugo
AI, responsible use, and work readiness
AI will change almost every profession, so universities must teach not only how to use AI tools but also to understand their limitations — knowing when AI enhances work and when it leads students astray. Human judgment, empathy and creativity remain irreplaceable, and students must keep thinking for themselves and use AI responsibly without over-relying on it. On work readiness, the speaker favours more emphasis on professional development — campus jobs, internships and practical projects (as in the US) — and integrating professional development into the curriculum much like mandatory physical education, through courses on career planning, financial literacy, workplace skills and entrepreneurship, to produce capable, confident graduates.
Humans will still need judgment, empathy and creativity, skills that machines cannot fully replicate.