They champion the humanities as an antidote in times of identity crisis caused by AI

On September 12 in Segovia, Diego del Alcázar, writer and president of IE University, publicly defended the role of the humanities and culture. He presented them as a necessary antidote to address a societal crisis of identity driven by rapid technological development and artificial intelligence.

The remarks highlight growing anxieties regarding the impact of accelerated technological advancement on human identity. By positioning cultural and humanist studies as a remedy, the discourse emphasizes the need to balance technological growth with traditional philosophical and cultural perspectives during times of systemic change.