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State of the World from NPR : NPR

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/30/nx-s1-5694692/china-embraces-a-i-in-the-classroom

Publish Date: 2026-01-30 17:23:00

Source Domain: www.npr.org

  • Li Zichen, a fifth grader in China, showcased a remote-controlled robot that can manipulate blocks and is controlled via artificial intelligence.

  • In contrast to debates in the U.S., artificial intelligence is a state-mandated part of schools in China.

  • Chinese authorities aim to cultivate an AI-savvy professional workforce through this integration.

  • Similar to sentiments in the U.S., some parents in China have mixed feelings about the use of AI in the education of their children.