{
  "id": 15346727,
  "title": "[COVER STORY] Korea focuses on AI majors while global universities rewrite rules of education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cover-story-korea-focuses-on-ai-majors-while-global-universities",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20261018/cover-story-korea-focuses-on-ai-majors-while-global-universities-rewrite-rules-of-education"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Singapore, the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is placing AI at the center of its educational offerings, extending its influence beyond traditional STEM fields. By 2030, the university aims to integrate AI into 40% of courses across its 52 undergraduate degree programs, a significant leap from the current 5%. This strategic shift reflects a broader global trend among higher education institutions grappling with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. While Korean universities are rapidly establishing AI departments and attracting students to advanced technology fields, some leading global universities are opting for a more comprehensive approach. They are reevaluating the core aspects of higher education, from the curriculum to assessment methods, to ensure students develop capabilities that will remain pertinent despite AI taking over routine tasks.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, LONDON, SEOUL — Artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules across industries and higher education is no exception. While Korean universities are racing to establish AI departments and expand enrollment in advanced technology fields, some of the world’s leading institutions are taking different approach in adapting to the rapidly evolving technology. Rather than focusing solely…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "AI boom sustains S. Korea's growth despite global headwinds: IMF official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ai-boom-sustains-s-koreas-growth-despite-global-headwinds-imf-official",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:00:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "AI boom sustains Korea's growth despite global headwinds: IMF official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ai-boom-sustains-koreas-growth-despite-global-headwinds-imf-official",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:57:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}