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Preston Fore

Liberal arts degrees have long paid the worst salaries—but Microsoft chief scientist says in the age of AI, they will be ‘really important’ for Gen Z

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Traditional paths to stable careers are undergoing a massive shift. Fields like computer science—once considered the safest bet for a high-paying job—are now facing new uncertainty. At the same time, some business leaders warn that entry-level roles could be hollowed out by AI, leaving many Gen Z workers questioning where opportunity still exists.

Jaime Teevan, Microsoft’s chief scientist, believes the answer may lie in an unexpected place: the liberal arts.

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