Taipei, Aug. 11 (CNA) Students should learn not only how to use artificial intelligence (AI), but also how to use it responsibly and think independently, Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao (鄭英耀) said on Monday. In an interview with CNA, Cheng said AI has made access to knowledge faster and easier than ever before, fundamentally changing how students learn. As AI makes knowledge increasingly accessible, Cheng said teachers should also focus on helping students develop their own judgment rather than simply providing information that AI can readily generate. The Education Ministry's University Social Responsibility program, which encourages students and faculty to apply academic knowledge to real-world problems, is one example of this approach, Cheng said. The program promotes learning through practical experience and cross-disciplinary collaboration, which will remain an important part of university education, he added.