[Video] Opportunity Summit 2025
Defining Human Skills for an AI World and Unlocking Them in All of Us
Speaker: Po-Shen Loh, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Key Takeaways:
In an AI-driven world, choosing people over automation preserves empathy, critical thinking, and adaptability. Companies win by developing human potential—not replacing it.
Durable skills like curiosity, empathy, and love of learning matter more than siloed technical expertise. The future belongs to adaptable thinkers who evolve with change.
As AI automates technical tasks, human connection becomes a competitive advantage. Empathy, relationships, and social skills are essential at work—and vital for society.
Session Description
How do we prepare the next generation in a world where AI can out-think and out-create us? Mathematician and educator Po-Shen Loh argues that the real challenge isn't what machines can take on; it's what humans risk losing if we stop thinking for ourselves. The future of work, society, and the economy will depend less on technical skills and more on creativity, empathy, and the ability to solve problems together.
Through an unexpected mix of mathematics, empathy, and delight, Loh reveals a vision for education and workforce development to prepare us to tackle challenges we can't yet imagine.
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