US computer-science enrolment just fell for the first time in 20 years
THE SO WHAT
A first drop in CS enrollment after two decades suggests the talent pipeline may diversify away from pure software into AI-adjacent and applied disciplines. Hiring plans that assume an endless supply of generic CS grads should tilt toward upskilling existing staff and targeting more specialized profiles.
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