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Students Are Choosing AI Over Computer Science as Job Prospects Change
Changing demand for job skills is driving students at India's premier Indian Institutes of Technology to enroll for advanced engineering courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
As industries face talent shortage in the sector, IITs recently rolled out degree programs and certifications including a Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence—providing diverse options in technology courses.
"What surprised us was that many students this year chose BTech course in AI as against regular CSE [computer sciences] despite having a better score. It's a sign that students have realized the potential of AI as a career prospect considering the scope of research and jobs in the industry," Vineeth N Balasubramanian, associate professor at IIT Hyderabad told the Times of India.
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