Coursera’s CEO, drawing on decades at Amazon, is steering the skills platform to move faster and scale AI offerings as demand for generative AI training surges; the company reports rapid growth in GenAI course inventory. At the same time, Gen Z founders and educators argue students treat AI as a 'native language,' urging campuses and skills providers to redesign pedagogy and assessment. The convergence pressures higher‑education leaders and online providers to accelerate AI curriculum, credentialing, and employer partnerships while addressing assessment integrity and learning outcomes.