Publications
This page provides access to a collection of research materials from the SkillAIbility project, including scientific publications, white papers, and conference proceedings. You can explore the publications directly on this page or visit our Zenodo community:
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Dawn of the Human-Only Era: Reframing Human-Centric AI and Workforce Values in the Age of Automation and Symbiosis
This policy brief explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be developed and deployed in ways that centre human values, agency, and participation. Based on insights from the SkillAIbility roundtable session at IFAC MIM 2025 in Trondheim, it addresses the urgent need to reframe the discourse from “humans versus AI” to “humans with AI.” The brief outlines key challenges and opportunities related to AI adoption in education, the workforce, and policymaking, with an emphasis on transparency, ethical design, and inclusive governance. It proposes actionable recommendations to ensure AI systems augment rather than replace human capabilities, advocating for structural changes in education, labour policy, and regulatory frameworks. As Europe navigates rapid technological transformation, the brief calls for deliberate, human-centric approaches to AI that foster collaboration, preserve social cohesion, and empower individuals in all sectors of society.
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This policy brief presents the key outcomes and recommendations from the roundtable session “Dawn of the Human-Only Era”, held during the IFAC MIM 2025 conference in Trondheim, Norway. Supported by the Horizon Europe project SkillAIbility, the session explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can be intentionally integrated into human-centric systems without displacing human agency or values. Experts from academia, industry, and policy debated how to ensure AI enhances — rather than replaces — human work, education, and decision-making. The brief highlights critical findings on transparent and participatory AI, the enduring importance of human oversight, and the need for structural changes in workforce design, education, and regulation. It also outlines actionable policy recommendations focused on explainable AI, hybrid human-AI collaboration models, ethics education, and inclusive governance mechanisms. The document calls for urgent alignment between technological development and forward-looking public policy to build a future where AI supports human empowerment and shared societal values.
