S3:E4

Can We Outsource Thinking? AI, Education, and the Future of Knowledge Work

AI
1h 2min

Host

Kris PeetersKris Peeters

Guest

FNFrank Neven

Agentic AI is changing how we build software, manage data, conduct research, and learn new skills.

But as AI takes over more cognitive tasks, a fundamental question emerges: what capabilities do humans still need to develop themselves?

In this episode, Kris Peeters sits down with Frank Neven, Professor of Computer Science at Hasselt University and Vice Director of the Data Science Institute, to discuss the future of data engineering, AI-assisted learning, database systems, and human-AI collaboration.

This episode is particularly relevant for data leaders, CIOs, CDOs, architects, and engineering teams navigating the rapid evolution of AI.

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What you'll see

  • Why understanding remains essential in an AI-driven world
  • How universities are adapting to AI-powered education
  • What the latest database research tells us about the future of data platforms
  • The rise of agentic coding and AI-native software development
  • How AI is transforming scientific research
  • Why structured knowledge and semantic data are becoming more valuable

Tags

Data EngineeringAgentic AIData LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceAI EducationDatabase ResearchSemantic DataHasselt UniversityAgentic Coding

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