In the AI Era: The Blurring Lines Between 'Hot' and 'Cold' Majors
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Last year, the idea that 'the liberal arts are of no practical use' gained momentum, fueled by the influence of AI. This led to a pessimistic outlook on the future prospects of humanities and social sciences majors. However, the tide has turned this year, with reports that 'AI giants are offering monthly salaries of 30,000 yuan to snap up liberal arts graduates' sparking widespread debate. Data from Zhaopin reveals that the share of liberal arts positions recruited by top AI companies has surged from 5% to a notable 20%-30%. Some firms have even introduced roles like 'AI Narrative Designers,' which specifically require backgrounds in Chinese, philosophy, sociology, and other liberal arts disciplines. Liberal arts graduates are now stepping onto the AI stage because, as AI commercialization accelerates, there's a growing demand for humanistic qualities to infuse technology with a 'soul.' This enables machines to 'comprehend human language,' 'adhere to ethical standards,' and 'empathize with users.'