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Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Axios' Ashley Gold in conversation at an Axios Live event. Photo credit: Frankie Luis Garcia for Axios

WASHINGTON – STEM education may not be as valuable as it once was because of AI's ability to code on its own, Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) said at an Axios Live event.

The big picture: AI is reshaping every industry and is directly tied to economic growth, increasing pressure on schools and employers to equip the workforce with AI tools and skills.