Why I Want More AI at Dartmouth
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Students are returning to campus anxious about what AI will mean for their careers, and the concern has some basis. Stanford research shows a nearly 20 percent drop in employment for young workers in AI-exposed fields like programming and customer service, even though the predicted job apocalypse has not arrived. Cognitive science on math anxiety suggests the fear of a threat is often worse than facing it, which means this unease can be overcome through engagement rather than avoidance. Universities that shy away from AI will only make themselves less relevant, and Dartmouth is making the case for embracing it.
Originally published: September 5, 2026
Author: Sian Beilock
Position: President
Institution: Dartmouth College
Published by: The Atlantic