Najiba Benabess

  • Associate Provost for Online Learning, AI and Academic Partnerships, and Dean of the School of Business at Neumann University
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Session

Irreplaceable Human Intelligence Surpassing AI Outreach

In this session based on her book, Irreplaceable Human Intelligence, Najiba Benabess argues that preparing students for the AI era means emphasizing uniquely human skills — creativity, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ethical reasoning. She will present strategies to embed these skills into curricula and reimagine education systems where AI complements, rather than replaces, human potential.

Attendee Takeaways:
  • Integrate human-centric competencies into curriculum design
  • Foster lifelong learning and adaptability in students
  • Use AI as a tool to enhance—not replace—human intelligence
  • Implement project-based and interdisciplinary learning models
  • Explore alternative assessment strategies for non-technical skills
  • Align educational goals with workforce demands in an AI-driven society
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