AI could upend $3 billion college application industry

Aug. 28, 2024 Technology

AI could make human college counselors obsolete. But it may help students and families who can’t afford a higher education coach.

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Credits

Guest:

Nanette Asimov - higher education reporter at the SF Chronicle

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Jack Ross, Nihar Patel

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