Aug 24, 2025
Prof. Po-Shen Loh concluded an AI-focused education lecture series in Atlanta, co-hosted by NAV, drawing strong interest from local K–12 students and parents.
ATLANTA, Aug. 22–23, 2025 – Prof. Po-Shen Loh, Carnegie Mellon University mathematician and former head coach of the USA International Math Olympiad team, concluded a lecture series in Atlanta, exploring how education must evolve in the era of artificial intelligence. The event, co-hosted by the North American Volunteers (NAV), drew strong participation from local K–12 students and parents.
AI Disruption and the Job Market
Prof. Loh underscored the speed of technological change. “Just three years ago, ChatGPT couldn’t tell the difference between 1/4 and 1/3,” he said. “Today, it’s everywhere—writing, communicating, coding.” AI research labs now predict that half of all entry-level white-collar jobs may disappear within five years.
Beyond Technical Skills
The lectures highlighted the growing importance of soft skills—communication, collaboration, and leadership—areas often overlooked in traditional education. Programs like the NAV C5 Youth Leadership Camp and Dale Carnegie Teen Training offer students vital opportunities to practice these skills. Dr. Frank Wang of the North America Career Academy was also recognized for delivering measurable results in helping students build these capabilities.
Safeguarding Humanity
When asked who will “protect humanity” from the risks of AI, Loh pointed to increasing debates over AI governance at organizations like OpenAI and the efforts of groups such as ARC, Safe Superintelligence Inc., and the Future of Life Institute.
“The future of AI is not just scientists’ responsibility—it is society’s collective duty,” Loh said. “Education must prepare young people to be guardians, not victims.”
He reminded students:
“School teaches you to get good grades; in the real world, your job is to help others and solve problems.”
About Prof. Po-Shen Loh: Teaching Innovation and Global Engagement
Known for his dynamic chalkboard teaching at Carnegie Mellon, Loh brings creativity to mathematics education. He has studied improv comedy, worked with theater coaches to make combinatorics as engaging as YouTube videos, and developed entrepreneurship programs encouraging students to “be the CEO of your own life.”
Traveling to more than 100 cities annually—from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur—Loh shares global observations, innovative solutions, and inspiration for communities shaping the future of humanity.
His Atlanta visit was part of a two-week tour across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, the Carolinas, and Virginia. For more information, visit: 👉 poshenloh.com/tour