The Value of the Fine Arts in the Age of AI

As software automates writing, data analysis, and coding, fine arts training offers skills that machines cannot copy. A writing professor argues that colleges should use theater methods to teach physical presence and collaboration. This approach pushes educators to prioritize in-person communication over screen-based tasks.

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