The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)
TechCrunch • 2/15/2026
Summary
Students are losing interest in computer science broadly but are gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses. This trend indicates a shift in focus within the field of computer science.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
49d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1178
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1178/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1178/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 49 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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