Reconstructing Human Value in the Age of <scp>AI</scp> : From Replacement to Liberation?

ABSTRACT The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked growing concern over its potential to replace human workers across various industries. While fears of job displacement is valid, AI presents a dual‐edged sword: it not only threatens traditional forms of work but also opens up new opportunities for human liberation—understood here as freeing individuals from repetitive, monotonous tasks and enabling them to focus on more creative, fulfilling, and human‐centric work. This shift presents an opportunity to reconsider and redefine the value of human existence in the context of advanced technology. This panel brings together experts to explore how AI might evolve from a tool of displacement into one of liberation, and how we might reconstruct the value of human existence beyond work. The discussion draws on interdisciplinary perspectives and is developed in dialogue with academic communities such as ASIS&amp;T, aiming to balance AI's potential with the preservation of human creativity, identity, and dignity—ensuring that AI advancements foster human empowerment and contribute positively to the societal fabric.