While Western schools debate AI’s place in the classroom, top Chinese universities are going all in.
Nearly 99% of faculty and students report using generative AI, and schools like Tsinghua and Renmin are making AI literacy part of general education—even mandating it for undergrads. Local AI models like DeepSeek are widely deployed on campus servers, offering free, advanced tools to students. With 80% of job listings now seeking AI skills, universities are shifting focus from academic integrity concerns to practical AI fluency—preparing students for China’s competitive job market and global tech race.
https://open.substack.com/pub/yarocelis/p/is-ai-literacy-the-new-college-curriculum
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