University of Hohenheim: Basic skills in transition – shifts in relevance due to AI

University of Hohenheim: Basic skills in transition – shifts in relevance due to AI

How is artificial intelligence (AI) changing the requirements for basic skills? Researchers from the University of Hohenheim, the Research Institute for Information Management and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology addressed this exciting question in their latest study “Basic skills in transition: shifts in relevance due to AI”.

The study shows that basic methodological skills such as critical thinking, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are becoming increasingly important in the course of AI use. While AI can automate many tasks, complex problems and the verification of AI results remain firmly in human hands. Digital skills will also play a central role. Study director Henner Gimpel predicts that the ability to use digital tools and especially AI technologies could become a skill in its own right in the future. At the same time, traditional foreign language skills are becoming less important as AI is increasingly able to take over translation and linguistic communication. Another finding of the study is the growing relevance of ethical and cultural competence. As AI becomes more widespread, it is becoming increasingly important to question and monitor moral norms and values when dealing with this technology.

This study offers valuable insights into the changing skills requirements in an AI-driven world and shows which skills will be particularly in demand in the future. An indispensable contribution for anyone who wants to understand the impact of digital transformation on the world of work. Click here for the study.