California’s Public Universities Went All in on A.I. Now They’re Tearing Themselves Apart. - The New York Times

California’s public universities spent $16.9 million on A.I. during a financial crisis, and the result has been chaos. Credit... Illustration by Maxime Mouysset Supported by By Linda Kinstler Linda Kinstler spoke with over 60 students, faculty members and administrators at several campuses over the course of a year, as well as with several technology executives involved in the A.I. Initiative. Last spring, newly admitted students to San Jose State University received an unusual video message from the institution’s president, Cynthia Teniente-Matson. Her caramel curls were tucked behind her shoulders, her hands clasped neatly at her torso. Dressed down in a royal blue hoodie, she appeared composed and approachable. “Congratulations on your admission,” she said. “At S.J.S.U., you’ll have opportunities to dive into the technologies shaping the world today, and redefine what’s possible for tomorrow.” This was not, in fact, Teniente-Matson addressing the new class, but her brand-new custom

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