AI Fear Hits Computer Science Admissions, But Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Soar

• Arizona State University (ASU) sees a decline in Computer Science and Software Engineering admissions for 2025.
• Students express fear that AI will increase competition for internships and jobs, leading to a shift in career choices.
• Experts like Kevin Gary believe the fear is a "fear of the unknown," asserting AI increases demand for new skills, not job elimination.
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineering admissions at ASU have significantly increased, with students seeking more stable, hands-on fields.
• Professors highlight the versatility of Mechanical Engineering and AI's role as a tool for improvement, not job displacement, in these fields.