The article argues that debates about AI policy in higher education are fundamentally workforce issues, because AI is rapidly changing the skills students need and the types of jobs universities must prepare them for. Government policy, funding decisions, and institutional strategy will determine whether colleges can adapt programs, expand training, and close skill gaps fast enough. The article concludes that higher education must align AI policy with labor-market needs, redesign curricula, and build stronger links with employers to ensure graduates remain employable in an AI-driven economy.
