AI gold rush is driving students to put college on hold for startup bets, Stanford professor says

A growing number of students are leaving or pausing college to pursue startup opportunities fueled by the AI boom, according to a Stanford professor. The surge in venture capital funding for AI startups is making entrepreneurship a more attractive path than traditional education. These students are betting on quick success in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. The trend reflects broader shifts in how young talent views the value of formal degrees versus real-world innovation.