Google cofounder reveals 'tons' of recent hires do not have degrees as CEOs question university system: 'They just figure things out on their own'
Summary
Yahoo republished a Fortune piece reporting that Google and other tech firms are increasingly hiring without formal degrees, focusing on skills over credentials. The article cites data showing a decline in degree requirements from 93% to 77% of Google job postings between 2017 and 2022 and notes similar shifts at Microsoft, Apple, and Cisco, with commentary on the implications for education and AI-driven hiring.