Core Insights - The University of Colorado Boulder has introduced interdisciplinary courses that combine AI and humanities, leading to increased interest in liberal arts degrees like English, which had been declining pre-pandemic [3][5][7]. Group 1: Course Offerings and Student Interest - The course "Inclusive Interdisciplinary Data Science for All" allows STEM students to explore the ethics of AI while humanities majors analyze AI's impact on writing and self-identity [1][2]. - There has been a 9% increase in English majors at the University of Colorado Boulder since 2021, reversing a previous trend of decline [3]. - Other institutions, such as Rice University, have also seen growth in English class enrollment and faculty numbers in Creative Writing [11]. Group 2: Perception of Humanities Majors - The utility of English majors is being recognized as companies seek candidates with strong communication and soft skills, which are essential in a technology-driven world [6][7]. - Despite previous skepticism about the relevance of humanities degrees, there is a growing acknowledgment of their importance in fostering critical thinking and creativity [19][30]. Group 3: Employment Landscape - The overall hiring rate has slowed, affecting all graduates, including those with humanities degrees, leading to a higher unemployment rate for early-career humanities graduates compared to other fields [20][21]. - However, the unemployment rate for humanities and liberal arts graduates remains below post-2008 recession highs, indicating some resilience in the job market [28]. - Smaller firms are beginning to show interest in hiring candidates with humanities backgrounds, suggesting a potential shift in hiring practices as larger companies adopt AI tools [29][30].