Beijing Introduces Mandatory AI Education Starting in Elementary School

China aims to nurture future AI leaders with compulsory courses for students as young as six, integrating AI ethics, applications, and innovation into the curriculum.

• Starting this fall, Beijing schools will require at least eight hours of AI instruction annually for students from elementary to high school.
• Courses will cover AI basics for younger students, practical applications for middle schoolers, and advanced innovation and ethics for high schoolers.
• The initiative is part of China's broader strategy to strengthen its global AI leadership, inspired by the success of companies like DeepSeek.
• China plans to collaborate with universities, research institutions, and industry leaders to develop AI-focused educational programs.
• Other nations, including Estonia, South Korea, and the U.S., are also integrating AI into education, with varying approaches and tools.

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