AI education booms as China cultivates talent

China's booming artificial intelligence industry has generated demand for talent. To build a strong pool of skilled AI workers, China is now fostering specialized education at universities by improving the curriculum and promoting interdisciplinary research.

Tsinghua University established its Institute of Artificial Intelligence on Thursday as part of its effort to advance research and education in the field.

Aiming to become a globally influential research institution, the institute will focus on the basic theory of AI and actively promote cross-disciplinary research as well as the integration of academia and industry.