Georgia Tech Sounds the AI Alarm

AI’s Rapid Rise: A Call to Action

Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera is urging business, government, and education leaders to act swiftly in preparing for a future dominated by artificial intelligence. Speaking at the Georgia Chamber’s Future of Talent Summit, Cabrera emphasized how the AI revolution presents both incredible opportunity and disruptive risk. The steep curve of advancement means adaptation can’t wait—it must start now. His message was clear: institutions must evolve their models or risk falling behind.

Rewriting Education for the AI Age

Cabrera specifically highlighted the need to rethink how higher education equips students for an AI-driven job market. Georgia Tech, known for its tech-forward initiatives, is already experimenting with AI in its classrooms and curriculum development. The university aims to teach students how to work with AI rather than be displaced by it. He also noted that addressing ethical concerns and workforce shifts must be central to educational innovation moving forward.

Georgia’s Opportunity in an AI-Driven Economy

Cabrera sees Georgia as uniquely positioned to lead in this transformation, with strong public-private partnerships and a growing tech ecosystem. However, he cautioned that leadership requires bold action from all sectors, not just academia. From workforce training to smart policy development, coordinated efforts are needed to harness AI’s power thoughtfully. The window to be proactive is shrinking—and in Cabrera’s words, “the time to adapt is now.”