Chatbots for children: China grapples with how to teach use and ethics of AI in schools
The increasing use of AI tools by Chinese schoolchildren has sparked a debate about how to guide students in using the technology responsibly while preserving their critical thinking abilities. A recent survey in a northern China secondary school revealed that 40% of students had used mainland chatbots like DeepSeek, Doubao, and Kimi for their winter break homework.
The survey also indicated that 31% of students used AI to understand questions and learn subjects, while 28% utilized the tools for information gathering. The rise of Chinese AI like DeepSeek, which rivals Western counterparts such as ChatGPT, has fueled AI enthusiasm. However, educators and parents are still exploring how to ethically integrate AI into primary and secondary education without hindering cognitive development, prompting discussions on responsible usage and potential risks.
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The increasing use of AI tools by Chinese schoolchildren has sparked a debate about how to guide students in using the technology responsibly while preserving their critical thinking abilities. A recent survey in a northern China secondary school revealed that 40% of students had used mainland chatbots like DeepSeek, Doubao, and Kimi for their winter break homework.
The survey also indicated that 31% of students used AI to understand questions and learn subjects, while 28% utilized the tools for information gathering. The rise of Chinese AI like DeepSeek, which rivals Western counterparts such as ChatGPT, has fueled AI enthusiasm. However, educators and parents are still exploring how to ethically integrate AI into primary and secondary education without hindering cognitive development, prompting discussions on responsible usage and potential risks.
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