At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
But the senior at Virginia Commonwealth University began to see it differently as she looked into graduate psychology programs that explore human behavior in the workplace, which is quickly being upended by machine learning. Maeba, 21, is now pursuing a minor in AI.
A recent surge in artificial intelligence (AI) interest has led many college students to pursue knowledge in computer science, regardless of their major. Senior Faith Maeba, a psychology major at Virginia Commonwealth University, now has a minor in AI, saying it gives her an edge in the job market. The demand for AI literacy extends beyond computer science majors, with schools like Harvard teaching large language models and copyright in freshman writing classes.
As AI agents take over entry-level software development jobs, colleges are seeing a decline in computer and information science enrollments. Nevertheless, professors are busier than ever teaching noncomputer science majors about AI. Northwestern University, for example, has added an AI major and streamlined prerequisites to accommodate nonmajors. Northwestern's music school is even offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.
AI is not seen as a disruptive force only in technology, but also in the arts and humanities. Eastern Mennonite University is co-teaching a class with a computer scientist, bringing together musicians, artists, and students from other fields to explore AI's applications in their respective areas. While AI brings opportunities for collaboration and innovation, it also raises concerns about understanding basic concepts and the encroachment of AI in various domains.
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