New guideline stresses on AI-based education

Smart technologies will be integrated into curriculum to support digital job market

China aims to promote artificial intelligence in aiding the country's education reform, highlighting the cultivation of students' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and practical skills, while accelerating digital transformation across the sector, according to a newly released guideline.

The guideline on accelerating education digitalization, jointly released by the Ministry of Education and eight other departments, emphasized building an AI-based education system that integrates smart technologies into teaching, learning, assessment and academic research.

Zhou Dawang, head of the ministry's department of science, technology and informatization, said the guideline calls for a comprehensive upgrade of disciplines, curriculum and talent development to meet the demands of the digital economy and future industries.