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Cal State goes all in on AI, but some job-seeking students remain skeptical
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The university's strategy aims to equip its 470,000 students with the skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workplace. California State University is preparing its students for a future labor market transformed by artificial intelligence.
California State University is preparing its students for a future labor market transformed by artificial intelligence. The university system has made significant investments in AI, including paying for students' access to ChatGPT Edu and awarding grants to faculty to experiment with AI in classrooms. Some campuses now offer training on responsible use of the technology.
The university's strategy aims to equip its 470,000 students with the skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workplace. However, not everyone is convinced of the value of this approach, with some faculty and students expressing skepticism.
Further details on the university's AI initiatives and the reactions to them are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: October 5, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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