The General Education in the Era of Generative AI

The purpose of this study is to explore the direction of general education in the era of generative AI. Although generative AI, first introduced at the end of 2022, is only two years old, it has already had a profound impact not only on various fields such as academic research and education but also on broader aspects of human life. To investigate the concerns of university education regarding generative AI over the past two years, a keyword analysis was conducted to identify relevant research and guidelines. This analysis highlighted the critical need for education in areas such as plagiarism and ethics. Additionally, by examining recent studies on generative AI literacy, this study identifies a new direction for general education. General education, which serves as foundational preparation for both students' academic majors and their lives, should not merely aim to increase acceptance of technology. Instead, it should help learners comprehend a society changing due to generative AI. This approach encourages students to design their subjective, critical, and ethical lives. At this juncture, where there is concern about general education shifting to focus on technical education, this discussion holds significant meaning as it makes us think about the nature of humanities education and critical thinking.