张钹院士：人工智能时代，要培养个人的人工智能基础素养

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the AIGE Research Center at Tsinghua University emphasizes the urgent need for artificial intelligence literacy education, particularly for young students, to equip them with the skills to learn, understand, and utilize AI technology effectively [1][3]. Group 1: Government Initiatives - In April 2018, the Ministry of Education issued the "Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Innovation Action Plan," promoting AI education and encouraging universities to open teaching and research resources [3]. - By November 2024, the Ministry of Education plans to implement AI education in primary and secondary schools, aiming for basic popularization by 2030 [3]. - In March 2023, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission introduced a plan for AI education in schools, mandating at least 8 class hours per year starting from the fall semester of 2025 [3]. - In April 2023, Guangdong Province released a plan to enhance AI education in schools, focusing on improving students' core AI competencies through general education courses [3]. Group 2: Educational Goals and Challenges - Zhang Bo outlined several goals for AI literacy education: understanding AI's meaning, current status, and future direction; fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills; and promoting the rational use of AI technology [3][4]. - The AIGE Research Center aims to leverage Tsinghua University's academic resources to guide the public and students in developing a correct worldview, values, and methodologies regarding AI [4]. - Challenges in AI literacy education include creating engaging and scientifically sound teaching materials, assessing teaching quality without overburdening students, and updating teachers' knowledge to keep pace with rapid technological advancements [5]. Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - There is a need for collaboration among AI scientists, education experts, frontline educators, and various organizations to advance AI literacy education in China [5]. - The inauguration ceremony also announced the release of the "Tsinghua Primary and Secondary School AI Literacy Curriculum System" and a series of reading materials [5].