超80所高校成立人工智能学院，高校加快专业优化调整

Group 1 - The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with education is driving innovation and necessitating adjustments in higher education programs to align with emerging industries and technological advancements [1][2] - Recent collaborations between universities and technology companies, such as the partnership between Henan Polytechnic University and Yushu Technology Co., focus on developing talent and technology in areas like mining safety and emergency rescue [1] - A significant number of universities in China are establishing new AI-focused colleges, with over 80 institutions reported to have launched AI programs to meet national strategic needs and industry demands [2][3] Group 2 - New engineering colleges are being established across various universities, including Anhui Normal University and Ningbo University, to address fields such as intelligent manufacturing, integrated circuits, and artificial intelligence [3] - According to statistics from the McKinsey Research Institute, there has been a notable increase in popular undergraduate majors, particularly in artificial intelligence, which saw the addition of 406 new programs from 2020 to 2024 [3] - The emergence of "smart+" interdisciplinary programs reflects the ongoing adaptation of higher education to societal and economic needs, with a focus on developing high-level talent in critical areas [4]