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In Beijing, Liu Heping urges schools to adapt to artificial intelligence

By , based on Africaguinée

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Chinese professor Liu Heping says education must prepare young people for their countries’ needs and for changes linked to artificial intelligence. She spoke during an exchange with African French-speaking journalists in Beijing, according to Africaguinée.

In Beijing, Liu Heping, a professor at the Beijing Language and Culture University, called on Saturday for education to adapt to the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence. She was speaking during an exchange with African French-speaking journalists, following a presentation on China’s education system, according to Africaguinée.

The academic also stressed that children’s education should have a central place in countries’ development strategies. She described education as a pillar of socioeconomic development. On the challenges of artificial intelligence in developing countries, the World Bank has advocated an approach aimed at making these technologies accessible.

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