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AI Major Surges as Universities Expand Programs Nationwide

12/2/2025

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Artificial intelligence is a growing college major, with more than 3,000 students enrolled at the University of South Florida.
At the University of California, San Diego, 150 first-year students chose the new AI major.
The State University of New York at Buffalo launched a department of AI and society, offering interdisciplinary degrees.
Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have invested billions in AI, while ChatGPT and Nvidia valuations fuel the trend.

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Artificial intelligence is a growing college major, with more than 3,000 students enrolled at the University of South Florida.
At the University of California, San Diego, 150 first-year students chose the new AI major.
The State University of New York at Buffalo launched a department of AI and society, offering interdisciplinary degrees.
Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have invested billions in AI, while ChatGPT and Nvidia valuations fuel the trend.