How will the apprenticeship model of CS research evolve in the AI era?
DimitrisPapail · x · 2026-08-31
The author explores the challenges facing the traditional "apprenticeship" model in CS research (long-term study, solitary problem-solving, mentorship) in the AI era.
Key Points:
- The traditional model relies on "taste" and judgment accumulated over time by human experts.
- Even assuming humans still select high-value problems, how to train experts in this new paradigm remains a difficult question.
- If models perform the technical work, the definition and path to becoming an expert are unclear.
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