<![CDATA[The advent of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created epistemological disruption in education. This article aims to analyze how the national climate in Indonesia must transform from an orientation toward mastering content to strengthening digital literacy and critical thinking skills. Using a qualitative approach with literature review and policy analysis methods, this research examines the relevance of essential materials amidst the instant access to information provided by large language models. The research findings indicate that the traditional curriculum, with its dense content, experiences "functional obsolescence" when confronted with AI. As a solution, the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) offers a material decompression model that enables the integration of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and digital ethics. This article concludes that the role of education in the AI era is no longer as a provider of information, but rather as a facilitator of intellectual navigation. The main challenges lie in digital integration and educator pedagogical readiness, which require a complete reorientation of teaching strategies.]]>
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