Well before “AI” had entered the lexicon of evening newscasters, the university model of higher-education was in trouble. Alina McMahon, a recent University of Pittsburgh graduate interviewed by New York Magazine, describes a job market lacking even the most basic opportunities. Recent college grads are also experiencing an unemployment rate almost double the average for all college grads, which stands at 2.9 percent. Breaking it down to brass tacks, Kho said it took around 18 months for fresh college grads to “pay off” on the time and resources required to train them. More on AI: AI Is Causing Cultural Stagnation, Researchers Find