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Ohio State University to Mandate AI Fluency for All Undergraduates

New coursework, faculty-led seminars, project assignments, centralized support will build generative AI fluency across all majors by 2029

Overview

  • Every undergraduate will be required to incorporate AI tools into coursework beginning fall 2025
  • The AI Fluency Initiative introduces new general education courses and one-credit AI seminars with priority for incoming freshmen
  • At least six university offices will coordinate generative AI programs and issue faculty guidance on preserving academic integrity
  • The program sets a goal for all Ohio State graduates to be proficient in applying AI within their fields by 2029
  • Early adopters report heightened creativity in AI-assisted assignments alongside student concerns over work authenticity