AI Will Not Replace Humans, but Digital Talent Unwilling to Learn Could Be Left Behind
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way industries operate and given rise to a range of new professions. Amid this digital transformation, a question that frequently worries the public has emerged: will AI really replace human jobs?
In response to these concerns, Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), a Digital Business Campus, has affirmed that AI is not a threat but rather a technology that must be understood and harnessed as a driver of productivity.
The greatest challenge is not the arrival of AI itself, but the readiness of human resources to adapt to technological change.
Professor Dr Agus Subekti, Head of the Master of Informatics Programme at UNM, said the future of the world of work will not be determined by who is strongest, but by who is able to keep learning and adapting.
“AI will not replace humans, but humans who are able to harness AI will have an advantage over those unwilling to upgrade their competence. That is why a culture of lifelong learning has become an absolute necessity in this era of digital transformation,” he said in a statement received on Thursday (9 July 2026).
According to Professor Agus, industry today needs talent capable not only of using technology, but also of designing technology-based solutions.
Competencies in AI, Big Data, Software Engineering, Blockchain, Cyber Security and Digital Leadership are increasingly in demand among both national and global companies.
In light of these needs, UNM has launched its Master of Informatics (MSc) programme, designed to produce graduates who are adaptive, innovative and capable of leading digital transformation.
He stressed that the programme is open to graduates from a wide range of disciplines as well as professionals looking to enhance their competence and broaden their career prospects in the digital era.
Through a curriculum based on research and industry needs, students gain a learning experience that integrates theory with the resolution of real-world problems.
“We do not merely equip students with technological mastery, but also analytical ability, research skills, innovation and digital leadership. The hope is that graduates of UNM’s Master of Informatics can become problem solvers ready to face the challenges of Industry 5.0,” he explained.
Over the course of their studies, students will learn about a variety of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing and the development of intelligent systems.
All material is delivered by academic lecturers working alongside industry practitioners, so that students gain academic insight alongside practical experience.
“Graduates of UNM’s Master of Informatics programme have broad career prospects, ranging from Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, IT Project Manager, System Architect and IT Consultant, to Technopreneur capable of creating technology-based innovations,” he said.
Amid extremely rapid technological change, upskilling has become a vital investment for one’s future career. UNM therefore continues to encourage people not merely to become users of technology, but innovators capable of creating digital solutions across all sectors of life.
For those wishing to advance their careers whilst deepening their competence in information technology, the Master of Informatics programme at Universitas Nusa Mandiri, the Digital Business Campus, is now open for enrolment for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Full details about registration can be found at https://pmb.nusamandiri.ac.id.