This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard—and it will cost only $10,000 to attend.

The article focuses on the launch of the Khan TED Institute, a new low-cost, AI-focused degree program created through a partnership between Khan Academy, TED, and testing company ETS. Aimed at expanding access to higher education and addressing the skills gap in a rapidly changing job market, the institute plans to offer an accredited bachelor's degree in applied AI within 12 to 24 months, priced under $10,000. The program targets recent graduates and mid-career professionals, emphasizing mastery-based progression and collaboration through online, asynchronous coursework designed to reflect modern workplace dynamics. Corporate partners such as Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey will help shape the curriculum to align with employer needs, addressing concerns about the cost and relevance of traditional degrees among Generation Z. [Extracted from the article]