The Chinese mainland will establish a tiered artificial intelligence (AI) education system spanning primary, junior high and senior high schools to guide students from foundational cognitive awareness to practical technological innovation, according to policy documents unveiled Monday by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
At the primary school level, the MOE prioritizes AI literacy through hands-on exposure to basic technologies such as voice recognition and image classification, giving young learners an entry point into the digital frontier.
As students progress to junior high and senior high schools, the curriculum is set to deepen their understanding of AI concepts and encourage them to apply these skills in real-world scenarios. While specific details for these levels are still unfolding, the overarching goal is clear: to nurture a generation equipped for a technology-driven future.
By embedding AI across all tiers of basic education, the Chinese mainland joins a global movement recognizing the importance of technological fluency from an early age. With digital transformation reshaping industries worldwide, policymakers hope to turn tomorrow's students into today's innovators.
For young citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers alike, this shift represents more than curriculum updates — it's a stepping stone toward a new era where AI becomes a core language of learning and creativity.
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cgtn.com
