The article highlights why teaching AI competency in higher education is vital to prepare future business professionals for their careers.
- Higher education tends to innovate at a slower rate than business, meaning that as AI continues to evolve students risk being left behind.
- The Kogod School of Business is infusing education on AI fundamentals into all academic programs, majors, and interests.
- The success of this new strategy hinged on ensuring that Kogod's faculty had the skills development necessary to teach and incorporate AI.
Professor Virtu said: "Rather than focusing on a select few students in typically STEM-related fields, we’re ensuring every single student—regardless of their major, interests or intended industry—will graduate with a holistic understanding of AI and be equipped to lead in a business world dominated by it."
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