Artificial Intelligence Will Not Replace Teachers, But It Will Transform Higher Education Over The Next Decade

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is not here to drive teachers out of the classroom, but to redefine their role. That is the thesis put forward by Aldo Coghi, CEO of Rocket Innovation-a company specializing in disruptive innovation and artificial intelligence-who participated in a briefing for the faculty of Universidad Fidélitas.

The expert argues that the education system is at a turning point comparable to that of the industrial revolutions of the 19th century.

“Current evidence does not show that artificial intelligence is replacing teaching. What is emerging is a hybrid model,” he states. In this model, teachers reinforce human capabilities-that is, critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence-while technology takes on operational and productivity tasks. In other words, AI automates tasks and teachers foster judgment.

A shift of an era, not a technological fad

International data supports the view that the transformation is structural. The World Economic Forum warns in its Future of Jobs Report 2023 that 44% of workers' current skills will change over the next five years, driven largely by digitalization and AI. Among the most in-demand skills by 2030 are analytical and creative thinking, resilience, flexibility, and active learning.

UNESCO, for its part, has noted that artificial intelligence can help personalize learning, bridge gaps, and streamline administrative processes, provided there are ethical guidelines and adequate teacher training. A global report by the organization estimates that more than 50% of countries are already developing or implementing public policies related to AI in education.

For Coghi, this context compels universities to abandon their resistance to technology.“It is unacceptable for a higher education institution today to oppose integrating artificial intelligence into its academic strategy. We are facing a revolution from which there is no turning back,” he argues.

“Artificial intelligence is not here to replace the essence of the university; it is here to demand greater rigor, greater creativity, and a greater commitment to a well-rounded education. At Fidélitas University, we know that technology must serve critical thinking, ethics, and innovation. Our challenge is not only to incorporate AI tools into the classroom, but also to prepare professionals capable of leading in an environment where knowledge evolves every day. The education of the future will be deeply technological, but above all, deeply human,” emphasized Emilia Gazel, president of Universidad Fidélitas.

Universities That Train Creators, Not Just Administrators

According to the McKinsey Global Institute, up to 30% of current work hours could be automated by 2030-not through the complete elimination of professions, but through the reconfiguration of tasks. In this regard, for example, a business administrator will shift their focus away from routine processes and toward strategy, new business development, and innovation. AI, meanwhile, will optimize data analysis, simulations, planning, and operational execution.

“What we will see are universities that train more entrepreneurs, more researchers, and business creators,” the expert predicts.

The four human skills that AI cannot replace

The World Economic Forum identifies four key competencies that are not subject to automation:

1. Critical thinking: questioning the status quo and analyzing complex information.

2. Creative thinking: generating new solutions and products.

3. Emotional intelligence: adapting and communicating effectively.

4. Resilience: responding flexibly to changing circumstances.

These skills, Coghi argues, will be at the heart of teaching in the coming decade. Teachers will transition from being conveyors of information-a role that AI can streamline-to mentors of critical thinking and creativity.

Costa Rica Faces the Challenge of Adoption

According to data from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the region still has significant gaps in advanced digital skills, which could limit the use of artificial intelligence in higher education if technological training is not accelerated.

For Costa Rica, a country with an economy increasingly tied to technology services and engineering, the integration of AI into the classroom is not just an academic issue, but a strategic one.

“Every student should experiment with new platforms every day, try out tools, and evaluate what adds value to their discipline and what does not. The philosophy of experimentation will be the cross-cutting skill of the future,” says the university president.

Artificial intelligence, Coghi concludes, will not replace human intelligence, but it will redefine the way we learn, teach, and create knowledge.

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