As educational establishments seemingly wrestle with how, or if, Generative AI (GenAI) should be formally integrated into their curricula, the conversation seems to circle around a familiar tension: education versus training (I’d love to hear from people embedded in the education space for their opinion).
Should STEM degrees remain focused on deep technical foundations, or adapt to include the practical AI skills employers well expect? One promising middle ground is adding humanities courses that sharpen critical thinking, ethics, and communication – capabilities essential for using AI responsibly. The challenge is finding the right balance so educational establishments can preserve their mission to educate while preparing graduates for the realities of an AI-enabled workplace.