>You can't really teach a lot of this stuff at universities because by the time you finish your degree, the stuff you learned is allready mostly obsolete.

Cybersecurity perhaps, but not AI. Learning basics like math (especially calculus) is still very much relevant and needed in ML, and really the AI field hasn't changed as much or as quickly as you think. Also, university is a path to academia, not just work in the tech field. You don't always need a degree. A lot of tech companies will still consider you if you can prove you know your stuff, which can include certifications (much quicker and often more relevant training) or just getting hands on and learning things, and finding a way to get your foot in the door. More difficult perhaps, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Even better would be if you can bring unique ideas to the table, which is something a degree alone won't provide.