China bets its future on AI by cutting arts degrees, Jensen Huang says parents shouldn't worry about what their kids study

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues that future success will not hinge on what students study, even in an AI-dominated era, as he urges parents not to steer their children away from arts and design. Huang contends that storytelling skills and creativity will remain essential and that AI can augment learning across disciplines. His remarks come as China trims arts degrees to emphasize technology and high-tech skills, with Beijing's Communication University of China dropping five undergraduate programs and folding others into tech-infused tracks. The university cites advances in tech as the reason to end standalone arts majors, while introducing new programs in intelligent imaging art and related fields. Other institutions, including Jilin University and East China Normal University, are following suit to curb oversupply in arts and redirect graduates toward AI-enabled disciplines.