Massive push planned for Japanese AI education
The education ministry will create a nationwide curriculum this autumn covering the basics of artificial intelligence, suitable for use at all the nation’s universities.
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Education on AI proposed for all university and technical college students in Japan
A panel of experts has called for all university and technical college students in Japan to be given beginner-level education on artificial intelligence.
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