AI majors surge as tech leaders warn of risks

Though a CNN poll finds nearly 9 in 10 Americans worry about AI's growth, college AI majors keep rising. MIT's AI and Decision-making program has grown from dozens to over 300 students since 2022, becoming its second-most popular major, with heavy focus on ethics and safety.

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