[ageitgey]

Deep learning is what is cool in CS right now. It lets you do new things that you couldn't do before. Based on that, it's going to be over-represented in projects by undergrads looking to do "cool" projects and show off their new-found skills.

But that isn't really a problem. In most cases, the projects you do as an undergrad don't affect your professional life in any way after you get your first job. Very, very few undergrad projects turn into real projects that anyone uses after the student graduates.

So don't worry too much about it. Ten years ago, every senior project was an app. Twenty years ago, every senior project was a website. It's just a sign of the times and doesn't matter in the long run.