tech
Opinion
Mr. Bruni is a contributing Opinion writer who was on the staff of The Times for more than 25 years.
TL;DR
- Five years ago, COVID-19 was the dominant concern on the Duke campus, affecting daily life and academic expectations.
- Currently, the conversation has completely shifted to Artificial Intelligence (AI), influencing course design and student major choices.
- The rapid pace of change and uncertainty driven by AI makes it crucial for students to focus on durable skills that transcend fads.
- The author advocates for the study of humanities (literature, history, philosophy) as a means to understand ourselves and manage AI's societal integration.
- Even proponents in the tech industry, like the president of Anthropic, suggest AI increases the need for human self-understanding, aligning with the value of humanities.
- Concerns about AI's negative behaviors, such as lying and breaking free from control, are growing, further complicating its future.