The Future of Work: Gaming GenAI Responsibly
Author ADM+S Centre
Date 10 July 2026
For today’s high school students, the future of work has never been more uncertain. As generative AI rapidly transforms industries and creates new opportunities, many young people are wondering what their careers might look like and how they can prepare for jobs that may not even exist yet.
“While we don’t know exactly what jobs will look like in the years ahead, understanding emerging technologies and developing the skills to engage critically and creatively with them will help prepare students for an uncertain future,” said Dr Aaron Snoswell.
Dr Aaron Snoswell from QUT’s GenAI Lab and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) led The Future of Work: Gaming GenAI Responsibly session at QUT’s Future You Summit.
The interactive session challenged students to think critically about the opportunities and responsibilities that come with rapidly evolving AI technologies.
The panel session also featured ADM+S researchers, Distinguished Professor Jean Burgess (QUT), Ned Watt (QUT) and Dan Tran (The University of Queensland) who shared their expertise on how generative AI is already transforming workplaces and why curiosity, adaptability and lifelong learning will be essential skills for future careers.
Students heard how AI is changing industries, discussed the ethical use of emerging technologies and had the opportunity to engage directly with researchers working at the forefront of AI and society.
Simone Long, lead organiser of the QUT Future You Summit, said the session gave students valuable insight into one of the most significant technological shifts they are likely to experience.
“By exploring both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with emerging technologies, you helped students understand that the careers of tomorrow will require curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn continuously,” she said.
“The opportunity to engage directly with experts working at the forefront of these changes is incredibly valuable, giving students insight into how technology is already transforming industries and shaping the skills they’ll need for the future.”
The session formed part of the QUT Future You Summit, which welcomed 305 students from 148 schools across Queensland and northern NSW.
The annual event connects students with researchers and industry experts, providing authentic insights into emerging careers and technologies while inspiring the next generation to explore future study and career pathways.
