Many universities have responded to the latest technological developments by doubling down on the already overbearing push to get students to focus on STEM fields, particularly data science and coding. In so doing, we continue casting aside the likes of history, philosophy and sociology. While highly technical skills are undoubtedly valuable, the demand that we develop graduates with such a narrow focus misses the broader implications of AI’s ascendance. The reality is that AI systems are amazing at taking on highly technical tasks. As such, those students who are specialists — siloed in a singular field — will find themselves the most vulnerable to job loss as AI inevitably progresses.
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