What happened
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shared that his "best, accidental" career advice is to spend time around smart people. He also stated that now is the best time to start a career in computer science, emphasizing that education in this field should evolve to keep pace with AI advancements.
Why it matters
- Altmanâs advice highlights the importance of learning and adapting in a rapidly changing tech landscape.
- The call for updating computer science education reflects the need to prepare students for AI-driven software development.
- Recognizing this moment as ideal for entering computer science may influence career choices and educational priorities.
Key facts
- 1. Altman enrolled at Stanford in 2003 to study computer science but dropped out after two years to start a company.
- 2. The article was published 58 minutes ago on November 12, 2025.
- 3. Altman suggests that current computer science teaching is about 10 years behind the frontier of useful knowledge.
