AI writes Molière; higher ed wobbles; arts funding experiments

The Sorbonne has utilized a language model inspired by Molière to create an "experimental play" reflecting his style. Architecture firms are reevaluating their long-standing operational models in light of AI advancements. The New Yorker raises the question of whether college education is becoming obsolete due to AI. Chairs of humanities departments surveyed by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences express concerns regarding the future of their fields. During finals week, ransomware groups targeted Canvas, threatening to expose data from 275 million users. Following the collapse of the University of the Arts two years ago, its $77 million endowment remains embroiled in legal disputes. Cleveland's cigarette tax for the arts has been so effective that it threatens the revenue it generates. A New York State guaranteed-income trial revealed that artists receiving $1,000 monthly altered their work styles. Critic Rex Reed passed away at the age of 87.