OpenAI executive says it is still a good time to major in computer science, but warns students must learn how to use AI

ChatGPT creator OpenAI’s Codex product lead Alexander Embiricos has message for students in this rapidly evolving tech landscape. Embiricos feels that students majoring in computer science will have to learn to use AI tools along the way. As reported by Business Insider, speaking on recent podcast episode, Embiricos said that students who take up computer science programs that ban the use of AI should be concerned. “The main place where I would be worried, if I was a student right now, is if I was studying CS and my college didn’t allow the use of any AI, because then I would just feel like I’m falling behind,” he said.

CS is still valuable, if it evolves