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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I suspect this has more to do with what areas of study do they want to concentrate on/be known for moreso than some broader commentary as to the value of these majors.

The reality is AI is going to fundamentally reshape all career tracks in the coming years. The biggest ones will be coding -- so all these kids majoring in computer sciences, etc. will be SOL in a few years -- look at what has already happened at Google, Meta, etc. That's all about preparing for AI, not economic pressures as they have tons of cash. The exception, of course, is programming the AI itself.

AI will create NEW careers we cannot even envision yet. Colleges will adapt to that, too, with programs of study.

My guess is the creative-oriented fields are pretty safe. There seem to be limits to what AI can do with things like storytelling. See Alan Alda's recent podcast with Mike Farrell where they read a new scene from M*A*S*H written by ChatGPT.

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Computer science is not about coding.  Coding is part of it, just like ability to read is not equal to English major. 
Most creative and innovative thing come out of tech, and the field evolves and adapts faster than any other field.

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Agreed. The hardest part about coding?  Figuring out what the customer wants and actually designing a usable product.  Implementing the project has its challenges but being able to communicate verbally, graphically and by written word is essential for a good developer. [/quote]

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