Google founder Sergey Brin: I chose to study computer science because I had … – The Times of India

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. I guess you could say I was also lucky because I was also in such a transformative field.”

AI is changing education but Sergey Brin says don’t abandon fields

Brin’s comments came at a time when there’s a narrative that the rise of AI is challenging long-held assumptions about the value of higher education. For example, AI models like Gemini and ChatGPT are becoming increasingly capable…