Earn As more jobs demand AI skills, some colleges may fall short in prepping students: ‘Why would we train them using the skills of yesterday?’

By Kamaron McNair
05/18/2026 – CNBC Make It

As GenAI came onto the market, colleges have been quick to take note, says Alondra Nelson, a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, who founded the research center’s Science, Technology, and Social Values Lab. Many schools offer AI coursework, if not full-on degree programs. As many as 44% of higher education institutions were offering AI coursework as of early 2025, according to market research firm Validated Insights….Read more from Kamaron McNair at CNBC Make It.