At the T4IS2026 summit by Socious, experts discussed AI's impact on education and workplaces. Japanese enterprise AI adoption surged from 20% to nearly 60% in just two years, shifting the focus from initial implementation to practical application and media literacy. While Japan benefits from light regulations and strong basic education, panelists stressed that critical thinking is the most vital future skill. Human abilities like setting goals and making final decisions remain irreplaceable by AI.