AI hasn’t replaced humans. Employers are still betting on college degrees

A Gallup poll suggests employers continue to value university education despite public concern that degrees are becoming less useful and AI will displace workers. The article argues that hiring managers see degrees as evidence of capabilities that remain valuable as automation expands.

The poll found 80% of employers prefer degree-holders, including for jobs that do not formally require a degree, while six in 10 have high confidence in higher education. Nearly half expect degrees to become more important over the next five years because of AI, compared with a quarter who expect them to lose value. The article says universities should keep courses relevant, build links with local businesses and support rigorous debate; small businesses with fewer than 10 employees were least confident in higher education.