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Universities are rethinking computer science curriculum in response to AI tools


Generative AI is making its presence felt across academia, but its impact is most pronounced in computer science. The introduction of AI assistants by major tech companies...

As AI-powered tools become increasingly proficient at writing code and answering complex questions with human-like fluency, educators and students alike are grappling with which skills will matter most in the years ahead. Some experts suggest that computer science may increasingly take on the qualities of a liberal arts degree, placing greater value on critical thinking and communication skills alongside technical expertise. "The growth in software engineering jobs may decline, but the total number of people involved in programming will increase," predicted Alex Aiken, a computer science professor at Stanford.

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