Tsinghua University to launch new school for AI talent development

BEIJING -- China's prestigious Tsinghua University announced Sunday that it will establish a new undergraduate school focused on developing talent in artificial intelligence (AI).

The university plans to enroll about 150 students in the new school this year.

The new school will emphasize AI's role in education and research, integrating AI with multiple disciplines. It aims to develop a new model for AI-driven education while training students with strong AI literacy, technical expertise and innovative capabilities.

According to the university's academic affairs office, Tsinghua has already made strides in AI education. It has introduced 117 pilot courses and 147 classes incorporating AI-driven teaching methods. It has also developed tools such as intelligent teaching assistants, lesson-planning aids and automated grading systems.