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The school's AI courses consist of at least 10 classes of time per academic year. Students learn AI through blending in educational formats.
For first and second graders, the focus is on recognizing AI applications and interacting with AI devices to understand their role in everyday life. (Photos generated by AI)
Hangzhou, a well-known city in China's Z Jiang Province, will require artificial intelligence courses for primary and secondary schools starting from the new semester. Independence. The initiative aims to equip students with knowledge in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
The local education department has released a document detailing the curriculum plans and standards for AI education, along with guidelines for developing future talent, as reported in state media. Global Times. The course consists of at least 10 classes of time per academic year, the report states.
Students from Hangzhou, home to AI company Deepseek, learn AI through a blend of educational forms. They can either receive intensive sessions within their information technology and science classes or integrate AI subject matter. Schools have the flexibility to incorporate AI projects into their local curriculum and could be included in the Afthochool program.
For first and second graders, the focus is on recognizing AI applications and interacting with AI devices to understand their role in everyday life. The curriculum emphasizes the ethical and responsible use of AI, and emphasizes privacy protection; Independence He reported it, citing the local education department.
The school teaches third and fourth grade students to use AI tools to collect texts, images and audio for school assignments and daily tasks. Under guidance, students design and create simple projects to demonstrate their understanding of AI applications.
Middle school students will dig deeper into AI, covering principles of data preparation, model training, and learning core algorithms, including inference and brute force search. High school students will engage in project-based initiatives aimed at developing skills to design AI systems, increasing their ability to apply AI in real-world scenarios.
Hangzhou attracted global attention when Deepseek, an AI startup that competes with ChatGpt, made headlines earlier this year. With nearly 8 million residents, the city is becoming an important innovation hub with a dynamic startup scene, private investment and a steady stream of talent.
Local media is called a cluster of high-tech companies called “Dragons of Six Hangzhou,” including Deepseek, Unitree, Deep Robotics, Gamescience, Manycore Technology and Brainco. Hangzhou is also home to the enormous Alibaba Group Holding, known for its diverse business ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing.

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