As AI continues to surpass human cognitive abilities, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in education. US schools are increasingly focusing on SEL to equip students with essential human qualities such as empathy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence—skills that machines cannot replicate. By integrating SEL into curricula, schools are preparing students to thrive in a future where AI dominates cognitive tasks but humans remain superior in emotional and social competencies.Beating the bots: How US schools are arming students with social-emotional skills to outsmart AI
As AI continues to surpass human cognitive abilities, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in education. US schools are increasingly focusing on SEL to equip students with essential human qualities such as empathy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence—skills that machines cannot replicate. By integrating SEL into curricula, schools are preparing students to thrive in a future where AI dominates cognitive tasks but humans remain superior in emotional and social competencies.