Sam Altman: College Is Worth It, But Two Years May Suffice
量子位 · wechat · 2026-08-18
Sam Altman discussed the value of college in the AI era at Internapalooza. He believes college is still worthwhile for building a theoretical foundation, but a four-year degree may be too long; students might leave early once they find their mission. The article also compares the experiences of Bill Gates, John Carmack, and ScaleAI founders, emphasizing that dropping out isn't a success formula—the key is having the capability and a specific reason to leave.
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