Google founder Sergey Brin: I chose to study computer science because I had …

Google co-founder Sergey Brin recently offered a peek into one of his life’s decisions and how the value of higher education is changing in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking to a new generation of engineers at Stanford University recently, Brin said that while the “Stanford-to-Silicon-Valley” pipeline remains legendary, his own path to becoming a tech leader was defined by curiosity rather than a strategic pursuit of credentials.

“I chose computer science because I had a passion for it,” he told the student gathering, while adding, “It was kind of a no-brainer for me.