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Why do so few people major in computer science? (2017)

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The number of people who majored in computer science in the US isn't much higher in 2015 than in 2005. Why do so few students major in computer science?

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What's worked in Computer Science: 1999 vs. 2015 (2015)

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Back to the Future was released 40 years ago — here's all the AI they predicted that we have (and what they missed)

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In 1985, Back to the Future introduced audiences to a vision of 2015 filled with flying cars, hoverboards, and self-lacing shoes. Now, in 2025, while

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Guidde’s AI automatically generates software documentation videos

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According to Statista, in 2022, companies were licensing an average of 130 software-as-a-service (SaaS) apps, up from just 8 in 2015. Organizations today rely on a growing number of apps to get work done. What that means for employees, generally, is more work — more work getting up to speed with the …

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Larry Page accused Elon Musk of favoring human species over digital life forms during an argument about the dangers of AI at Musk's 44th birthday

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Larry Page and Elon Musk argued about AI at Musk's 44th birthday party in 2015. Page reportedly said humans would eventually merge with machines.

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Achieving scalable and distributed technology through expertise: Harshit Sharan’s strategic impact

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in Computer Science and Engineering with a stellar GPA of 8.61, Harshit set a high bar for aspiring innovators. In 2015, seeking greater challenges, he transitioned to the marketing technology domain, marking a pivotal career shift. During competitions, Harshit developed technology skills. and M.Tech.)

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3 tech advancements to be nervous about

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Looking at the sci-fi movie canon and the years in which these films take place, were 10 years past Robocop (set in 2015) and 7 years away from Demolition Man (set in 2032). Just because technology can do something, doesnt mean we should accept it with open arms. What a time to be alive. As often as