Global technology and education leaders are calling for increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) training as rapid advances in robotics and automation transform industries, public services and workplace demands.
The growing adoption of AI has intensified pressure on governments, universities and other educational institutions to equip workers and students with the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven economy.
The issue was a major focus at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 in the United Arab Emirates, where government officials, technology executives and education leaders discussed workforce development, educational reforms and the future of humanoid robotics.
Mariam Al Musharrekh, Director-General of Government Talent at Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement, said the emirate had trained 30,000 government employees in AI, recording a 95 per cent completion rate.
She said Abu Dhabi was working towards becoming the world's first AI-native government by 2027, emphasising that preparing its workforce was essential to achieving the ambition.
“Our goal is to become the first AI-native government by 2027, and to achieve that, we have to focus on our people first,” Al Musharrekh said.
According to her, the training programmes are designed to help government employees understand how AI can improve their performance, with courses tailored to their specific responsibilities and organisational priorities.
She explained that AI could handle repetitive and routine administrative tasks, allowing public servants to concentrate on critical thinking, problem-solving and strategic decision-making.
Al Musharrekh stressed that AI literacy had become an essential skill and called for broader access to training.
The event attracted more than 180 speakers and over 400 enterprises and startups, with participants from more than 105 countries.
Humanoid Robots Emerge as Major Technology Frontier
Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics and executive director of the Robotics and AI Institute, described humanoid robotics as one of the most challenging frontiers in modern technology.
He identified reinforcement learning and large language models as important developments that could accelerate the advancement of robots capable of performing physical tasks and communicating with humans.
Raibert said reinforcement learning was helping improve robot movement and mobility, while large language models could enable robots to understand instructions and interact more naturally with people.
He compared the development of humanoid robots to climbing Mount Everest, highlighting the technical challenges involved.
A projection by the Bank of America Institute suggests that annual shipments of humanoid robots could increase from 90,000 units in 2026 to 10 million by 2035.
However, the pace of growth will depend on further technological improvements and the successful deployment of robots across different industries.
Universities Reconsider Education for an AI-Driven Economy
The rapid development of AI is also prompting universities to rethink how they prepare students for employment, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The President of Khalifa University, Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, said the growing availability of AI-generated content was changing the traditional role of instructors.
He explained that teachers would increasingly be expected to guide students in applying knowledge to real-world problems rather than serving as their primary source of information.
“With AI, content is abundant, so we don't believe the instructor will be the only source of knowledge,” Al Hajri said.
He added that Khalifa University was developing a curriculum aimed at producing independent, creative and entrepreneurial graduates capable of establishing businesses and creating jobs.
Beyond technical knowledge, Al Hajri identified ethics, leadership, curiosity, empathy, adaptability and communication as essential skills for graduates entering an AI-powered economy.
Experts Call for Responsible Use of AI in Education
Geoffrey Alphonso, chief executive officer of Alef Education, also stressed the importance of teaching students to understand AI rather than simply use its tools.
He said students needed to evaluate AI-generated information critically, recognise the technology's limitations and understand when its application was appropriate.
According to the company, its Alef Pathways programme has supported more than 100,000 students by adapting educational content to individual learning needs and providing teachers with real-time information about students' progress and knowledge gaps.
Meanwhile, Khalifa University Enterprises Company showcased AI-related ventures targeting healthcare, government services, industry, sustainability and business, highlighting efforts to commercialise university research.
The Higher Colleges of Technology also presented its applied-learning approach, which focuses on preparing students for careers in key industries.
The discussions underscored the growing importance of AI education, workforce development and responsible technology adoption as robotics and artificial intelligence continue to reshape the global economy.
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