Sam Altman says 4 years could be too long for college: ‘The way the world has evolved, college just shouldn’t be as long as it is’
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When high-profile founders question four-year degrees, it reinforces the shift toward skills, portfolios, and velocity over credentials. For hiring managers, this is cover to widen your funnel—tighten your bar on demonstrated capability and loosen it on formal education.
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