Beijing verplicht AI-onderwijs op scholen
Beijing zal AI-onderwijs vanaf dit najaar verplicht stellen op alle scholen, wat betekent dat er minimaal acht uur AI-onderwijs per jaar vereist is. Basisschoolleerlingen krijgen praktische ervaring met de basisconcepten van AI, terwijl oudere leerlingen zich richten op praktische toepassingen en AI-ethiek. Het curriculum is gericht op het creëren van een leraar-leerling-machine learning-model, dat leerlingen voorbereidt op een door AI aangestuurde toekomst. (Business Insider) . Deze stap is in lijn met China's bredere strategie om voorop te lopen in AI-ontwikkeling, aangezien het land al zwaar heeft geïnvesteerd in AI-onderzoek en onderwijshervormingen. Nu AI een steeds grotere rol speelt in industrieën wereldwijd, benadrukt Beijing's aanpak de urgentie van AI-geletterdheid in moderne onderwijssystemen.
A new global study of over 80,000 parent reports shows that passive high screen time in children aged 4–6 is linked to lower well-being. The study, published in April 2025, found that higher screen time correlates with issues in psychosocial well-being, social functioning, parent-child relationships, and behavioral functioning. However, the researchers emphasize that the type and context of digital content also play significant roles in these outcomes. They suggest that parents can mitigate negative effects by moderating screen time, choosing high-quality educational content, and engaging in tech activities with their children. (Medical Xpress)
A recent survey reveals that 57% of parents feel disconnected from their children’s modern career goals, such as becoming content creators or e-sports professionals. Half of the surveyed kids say their parents don’t take these aspirations seriously. Interestingly, 84% of parents also admit that tech use has helped their children become more creative, empathetic, and socially skilled. According to the study, the top 5 dream jobs among 11–17-year-olds are video game designer or tester, software developer, teacher or tutor, content creator or streamer, and graphic designer—reflecting a strong interest in both digital creativity and hands-on learning. (The Sun)