Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said parents should stop worrying so much about what their children study in the age of AI, arguing that traditional human skills will remain valuable even as technology advances.
Speaking to Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia, Huang said storytelling, creativity, judgment, communication, and design will continue to matter in the future. Rather than chasing “AI-proof” subjects, he encouraged students to use artificial intelligence to improve their learning and strengthen their skills.
Huang explained that while AI will automate many routine tasks, it will also push people toward more difficult work that requires deeper thinking and creativity. He described jobs as “a basket of tasks,” where automation removes repetitive work and allows humans to focus on higher-level problem solving.
He also dismissed fears that AI could make people less intelligent, comparing the technology to past innovations like personal computers, the internet, and smartphones, which ultimately increased productivity and ambition instead of reducing them.
The Nvidia chief added that uniquely human qualities may become even more valuable in an AI-driven world, referencing the Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi,” which highlights the beauty of imperfection.