The rise of artificial intelligence assistants is reshaping higher education, calling for innovative changes in the leadership cultivation paradigm. This paper focuses on the issue of leadership cultivation in higher education in the era of AI assistants and creatively proposes the concept of a "personal think tank," which refers to a cross-disciplinary team of AI assistants available to everyone. This concept disrupts the traditional human-machine relationship, signifying a shift in leadership from personal capability to human-machine collaborative capability. This paper explores how AI assistants are driving a fundamental shift in the educational paradigm, transitioning from traditional knowledge transmission to the cultivation of leadership and innovative capabilities. Through a comprehensive review of literature and theoretical analysis, this study highlights the transformative trends and pathways in leadership cultivation prompted by AI assistants. The integration of AI assistants in higher education necessitates a student-centered approach, interdisciplinary integration, and an industry-academia-research education mechanism. These changes are crucial for fostering innovative leadership and preparing students for the AI era. The study underscores the urgency for universities to adapt their educational philosophies, update teaching content, and innovate methods to remain competitive and fulfill their role in national talent development. By leveraging AI technology to optimize management processes and enhance organizational efficiency, higher education can evolve into an empowering, platform-based, and ecosystem-oriented paradigm. This transformation is essential for higher education to thrive and contribute to the dual goals of building a strong nation in higher education and talent development.
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