"Find What Lights Your Fire," Urges AI Pioneer at Shanghai Education Summit
Turing Award laureate John Hopcroft sparked inspiration at this week's China International Conference on Basic Education, telling CGTN: "The corporate job is just a 100-year-old experiment – AI changes everything." 🧠💡
"Our mission isn't to train workers, but to help students discover their true north through curiosity,"
said the U.S. National Academy of Sciences member, arguing that classrooms should prioritize lifelong learning over short-term skills. With 72% of Gen Z reportedly anxious about AI reshaping careers, Hopcroft's message hits home: "Passion outlasts algorithms."
The conference comes as China's education ministry announces new AI literacy programs for 2026, aiming to blend technical training with creative thinking – a balance Hopcroft calls "the ultimate human advantage." 📚⚖️
