AI is destroying my CS degree

A computer science student has publicly detailed how their university’s inconsistent AI policies and AI-generated coursework are degrading educational quality, with the institution flip-flopping between mandating AI use in some assignments and penalizing any LLM use in others. The student said AI-generated assessment briefs contain errors, require triple the workload, and are often corrected only a week or two before deadlines, while tutors are increasingly overloaded by institutional pressure to scale learning and cut staffing costs. The account, published November 3, 2026, describes tutors relying on data dashboards that flag students as “at risk” rather than providing direct instruction. The student, who received a scholarship to study computer science and AI last year, said they remain committed to the field despite widespread pessimism about computer science and math careers. The anecdote highlights growing friction between AI adoption mandates and actual learning outcomes in higher education. What to watch next: whether universities formalize clearer AI-use policies and assessment standards, and whether student and faculty pushback influences institutional AI procurement and staffing decisions.