Ex–Google exec says degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time because AI will catch up

Home Latest Fortune 500 Finance Tech Leadership Lifestyle Rankings Multimedia Success Education Ex–Google exec says degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time because they take so long to complete that AI will catch up by graduation By Preston Fore Preston Fore Success Reporter By Preston Fore Preston Fore Success Reporter February 11, 2026, 8:57 AM ET Add us on Gen Z will just be “throwing away” years of their life by pursuing a PhD thanks to AI’s
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