The Littoral University: Redesigning Higher Education for the Age of AI

"The Littoral University: Redesigning Higher Education for the Age of AI" argues that the traditional university model, based on specialization and departmental silos, is outdated in the age of artificial intelligence. It proposes the "Littoral University" as a new educational paradigm that leverages AI and computational intelligence to create a more interdisciplinary, adaptive, and collaborative learning environment. The Littoral University would abandon traditional disciplines in favor of research hubs focused on solving global challenges, promote fluid research teams, and utilize AI-driven learning platforms to personalize education. The article also explores how the Littoral University model would disrupt traditional funding models, replacing tuition with subscription-based learning and shifting research funding towards problem-oriented, global collaborations.