We must more accurately assess how well colleges are helping learners acquire the right technical and durable skills for the jobs they want in today's rapidly evolving economy.

American researchers are among the least convinced about AI's potential, a sentiment that tracks with low confidence in their preparedness and their institutions' ability to govern the technology.

The fastest-growing areas were anthropology, psychology and communications, which the researchers say undercuts the idea that students are simply moving to STEM.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon's "Call to Action" letter makes no demands or threats. Instead, it asks institutions to answer seven questions, describe their commitments publicly and post their responses