"OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently told a US podcast that if he was graduating today, I would feel like the luckiest kid in all of history. Altman, whose company developed and released ChatGPT in November 2022, believes the transformative power of AI offers unprecedented opportunities for young people. Yes, there will be job displacement, but this always happens, says Altman, and young people are the best at adapting to this. New, more exciting jobs will emerge, full of greater possibilities."
"But in a fast-changing environment, experts say there are steps students can take to ensure they are well placed both to make the most of their university experience and to emerge from their studies qualified for the jobs of the future. Dr Andrew Rogoyski, of the Institute for People-Centred AI at the University of Surrey, says that in many cases students will already be well versed in AI and ahead of the game."
"As a general truth, academic institutions are quite slow and considered and thoughtful about things. But actually this has gone from the launch of ChatGPT to Should we ban it?', to OK, here are some concerns about exams', to actually recognising it's going to be a life skill that we have to teach in every course and that we want all our students to have equitable access."
Graduating today coincides with rapid generative AI advances that create unprecedented opportunities. ChatGPT launched in November 2022 and has accelerated adoption across sectors. Job displacement will occur, but young people adapt and new, more exciting roles are likely to emerge. Sixth-form students face choices about what and where to study amid changing labour markets. Students can take concrete steps to maximise university benefits and prepare for future jobs. Many students already possess AI familiarity. Academic institutions have been slow to respond but are shifting toward teaching AI as a core, equitable life skill. Prospective students should ask demanding questions and learn AI skills when unfamiliar.
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