Rice University Launches Master's in AI Program

Rice University's Computer Science Department will launch a Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI) program next fall. The small-cohort, hands-on curriculum bridges general CS education and high-level roles at firms like OpenAI and Anthropic; leaders cite scarce AI majors and 72% of employers paying a premium for AI skills.

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