Korea University has declared a new “Next Intelligence” vision, pledging to take a leading role in developing human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) evaluation frameworks. The university aims to position itself as a front-runner in integrating the technology across education, research and administration as higher education institutions seek to redefine their roles in the rapidly evolving AI era. "This year will mark the first year of Korea University's leap toward becoming a 'Next Intelligence' university, where AI and humans together lead solutions to the challenges of the future," Korea University President Kim Dong-one said in a speech at a graduation ceremony. "AI is bringing profound changes to human civilization, and humanity can no longer afford to ignore or resist it," he added. The vision goes beyond simply adopting AI, reflecting the university’s commitment to cultivating innovative talent capable of leading future society by integrating AI and human intelligence. To support the initiative, Korea University has formed a dedicated committee. Starting this year, the univ