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JobsCA / Silicon Valley·Ranked Tuesday, August 4, 2026
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
College students flood AI and computer science courses amid sector boom.
“With no background in coding, Faith Maeba, a psychology major, was reluctant when her mother first suggested she enroll in classes on artificial intelligence...”
AI score breakdown
#30 that day2.65/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%1/10
Economic impact · weight 25%2/10
Job impact · weight 20%5/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%5/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%1/10
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