Tag: AI literacy
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Labour AI Training Hub under Fire for Fake Courses Allegations
UK Labour’s £4m AI Skills Initiative Questioned as Courses Reportedly Do Not Exist The Labour party’s high-profile push to equip the public with artificial intelligence (AI) skills has hit a snag. A flagship training website, touted as a central plank of a government-backed effort to democratise AI literacy, is facing scrutiny after officials acknowledged that…
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AI Arrives in China’s Classrooms: Beijing Elementary Schools Embrace AI Education
AI joins the school day: a new chapter in Chinese education In China’s rapidly evolving education system, artificial intelligence is no longer a luxury or a pilot project. It has become a core component of the curriculum for many elementary schools, starting in major urban centers like Beijing. In one university district classroom, 11-year-old Li…
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Demand for AI Capabilities Surges in Singapore, Core Skills Remain Essential
AI Demand Doubles Across Sectors, But Core Skills Remain Vital Singapore’s employers are increasingly prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, with demand across sectors more than doubling from 2022 to 2025. Yet officials from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) emphasize that while the AI landscape is expanding rapidly, fundamental skills remain crucial for successful adoption and implementation. According…
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Experts Urge Caution in AI Adoption to Preserve Africa’s Cultural Heritage
Experts Call for Thoughtful AI Adoption to Protect Africa’s Cultural Heritage Educators and policy researchers from across Africa gathered at a two-day regional workshop focused on Open Educational Resources (OER) and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. The central message was clear: AI adoption in Africa should be guided by a commitment to preserving cultural…