Discussion: Spend the next 2 years Learning From Graduate School or and advanced AI Tool(s)?
Summary
A discussion about whether spending two years on a Master's degree or using an advanced AI tool ($200/month) for intensive self-learning would better serve career prospects in 2028 and beyond.
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