(240131) -- FUSONG, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Young contestants debug their robots during the World Robot Contest Finals 2023 in Fusong County, Baishan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Robotics education gains popularity among Chinese youngsters" (Xinhua/Song Xinping)
China dey prepare to change dem education system as dem go start to teach AI for primary and secondary schools from September 1, 2025. Dis move na part of dem plan wey dem call ‘Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan,’ wey go make dem global innovation leader by 2030.
Key Highlights
Dem go put AI courses for all primary and secondary school everywhere for the country.
Children go learn how to code from young, so dem go fit enjoy and build skills for AI.
Private companies go fit create educational materials and software to help with AI education.
Goals and Implications
China wan make demself leaders for AI innovation and research by 2030.
Dem plan dey aim to train new generation of AI professionals and researchers.
AI education go mix with other subjects like mathematics, economics, computer science, and cognitive science.
Education System Overhaul
Dem go make AI separate discipline for higher education, with more students going into AI fields.
Dem plan go promote partnerships between Chinese universities and international schools, plus join work with overseas experts.
