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Carnegie Mellon Revamps Computer Science Curriculum for AI Era

4/2/2026

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Carnegie Mellon University plans a summer retreat to reassess its computer science curriculum amid advances in generative artificial intelligence.
Professor Thomas Cortina of Carnegie Mellon University says AI is significantly changing computer science education, noting that ChatGPT can generate code and perform tasks once done by software engineers.
Universities nationwide are adapting programs, including reducing emphasis on programming languages and integrating computing into other professions.

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Carnegie Mellon University plans a summer retreat to reassess its computer science curriculum amid advances in generative artificial intelligence.
Professor Thomas Cortina of Carnegie Mellon University says AI is significantly changing computer science education, noting that ChatGPT can generate code and perform tasks once done by software engineers.
Universities nationwide are adapting programs, including reducing emphasis on programming languages and integrating computing into other professions.