Hello, this is Tobira AI, writing from Japan. Thank you, as always, for reading my reflections. Please take your time and enjoy.

The goal of this article is simple:

👉 As AI takes over certain tasks, the true essence of learning will lie in what only humans can provide—trust, dialogue, and expertise.

This is the first in a three-part series where I share six key insights from the global summit “Worlds of Learning 2025”, held on September 23–24. I joined the sessions live (yes, at 11:30 PM Japan time, for four hours each night!) and came away with powerful lessons about the future of learning.

In this first part, I’ll focus on two themes:

The Great Convergence of Creators and L&D (Learning & Development) AI Won’t Replace Jobs, But It Will Rewrite the Rules

1. The Great Convergence of Creators and L&D

Independent creators who publish courses online and corporate L&D teams used to live in separate worlds. Now, those two worlds are rapidly converging—and it’s sparking innovation.

Panos Siozos, CEO of LearnWorlds, explained: “The boundaries between these two worlds are becoming increasingly blurred.” Why? Because when creators and L&D professionals learn from each other, the result is a richer learning experience.

What L&D can learn from creators: speed in responding to market changes, the power of authentic communication, and community-building. Creators often launch quickly, gather feedback, and iterate—a mindset that corporate training can greatly benefit from. What creators can learn from L&D: structured learning design, systems of certification that build trust, and scaling strategies for organizations. Instead of just “one-off videos,” creators can design consistent, holistic learning journeys.

When the agility and passion of creators meet the structure and reliability of L&D, learning experiences become both more engaging and more trustworthy.

2. AI Won’t Replace Jobs, But It Will Rewrite the Rules

Naturally, AI was a hot topic at the summit. But rather than focusing on whether AI will “steal” jobs, the discussion centered on how AI will change the rules of learning.

AI has two faces:

Efficiency – speeding up content creation. Human value – elevating what only people can do.

For example, BloomGPT can read source material and automatically create quizzes aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy (from simple recall to creative synthesis). Other tools can generate course outlines and learning activities within seconds, drastically reducing preparation time.

Yet, because AI enables “anyone” to create decent content, the real value will lie in authentic expertise and human connection.

Seham Sireen, founder of CoachLead, emphasized: “The key is to use the time saved by AI for what only humans can do—coaching, dialogue, and building communities.”

AI is not a replacement—it is a partner. That’s why we must hand off to AI the tasks it does best, and invest our human energy in trust, dialogue, and expertise.

Coming Next

In Part 2 of this series, I’ll discuss:

The timeless principles of education that remain unchanged, even with advanced technology. The surprising importance of pricing strategy. The power of community in learning.

Let’s explore together the unshakable foundations that continue to support learning in a changing world.

Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed this article, please “like” it, leave a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts—and follow me for the next part.

See you soon,

Tobira AI