Master’s in CS with a concentration in AI is a better description. Cool to see a representative actually learning about the tech instead of just having legal education which is sadly far too common (same focus as my MS in CS though that was 10+ years ago and things have changed just a little on the AI side)
When I was the common age to go to college I didn’t want anything to do with school. It worked out and I’ve worked as an engineer at several FAANG and the like. However, what I wouldn’t give to have the freedom and lack of responsibilities to be able to go to college now. Not for the parties, I did plenty of that and it’s completely out of my system. I’m jealous of being able to dedicate the majority of the time studying stuff that interests me. It’s such a small window where I get to do it these days.
When I attended a California UC and CSU university, I met some seniors who were getting a engineering degree just for fun. At that time I think California seniors could attend courses with no tuition. This was all 20-30 year ago. I think that is still true for the CSU system but not sure about UC system.<p>I had some interesting conversation with some individuals. One used to work for engineers in the Navy and wanted to understand more of what they did. Another was involved in some early work on lithium battery technologies and wanted to understand software engineering.
This may be good for his personal development or growth and understanding but wouldn't his constituents rather he dedicate his time to representing them and their interests in the house of representatives?
I am 61 and did Andy Ngo's specialization Machine Learning course through Courser and Stanford (Which I loved).
If you are lucky enough to have your health as you get older it is a privilege and an honour to be able to study and continue your education.
A major problem in our society is that '72-year-old' is in the headline. If you are not growing, you are declining or dead. Not only does the world change under your feet, you need that stimulation just to stay healthy.<p>We ruin the talent, economic value, and freedom and opportunity of a very large portion of the population by dimissing the growth of anyone in late middle-age or later. 72 years old shouldn't be remarkable, but the norm.
It surely needn’t be a requirement, but demonstrating this level of commitment to executing your duties to the best of your ability is worthy of a lot of respect. Props to Rep. Beyer. Even if it means his vote just cancels out some other congresspersons vote that has been paid for.
Learning something new and highly technical like machine learning seems a good way of spending time in one's 70s. Even he is not retired but a congressman. It encourages me think that I am not too old to learn machine learning.
> <i>The proctor administering an exam in his pre-calc class this spring leaned in and whispered, “What are you doing here?” as Beyer handed in his test.</i><p>I could read that multiple ways, but it doesn't sound good, not when we should already be sensitized not to discourage people.<p>Imagine saying that to a more familiar kind of less-represented student.<p>The next time someone asks why a university needs initiatives in diversity and inclusion, this is one argument for why: it's an unsolved problem.
Good for him. I have so much respect for leaders that actually understand things at a deep technical level. I will also keep an eye out for his AI caucus. The US desperately needs regulation regarding automated systems.
I wish I'll be capable of that when I'm retired.<p>I wonder if people that age manage to get passing grades in competitive master programs, when evaluated with the same criterias as any other students.