Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under HK$500 million AI education plan

    Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under HK$500 million AI education plan

    Hong Kong education authorities will offer HK$500,000 (US$64,246) to each public primary and secondary school that applies for funding to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms over the next three years, with about HK$500 million allocated for the initiative. Schools receiving the funding can subscribe to AI-powered software and hardware, but must implement AI-assisted teaching…

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    China’s Hangzhou makes AI classes compulsory in schools amid nationwide push

    China’s Hangzhou makes AI classes compulsory in schools amid nationwide push

    Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province, will introduce mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) courses for primary and secondary schools starting in the new semester – part of a nationwide strategy to nurture talent in the rapidly growing sector. The initiative seeks to build a talent pipeline while improving educators’ ability to use smart tools and protect data,…

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