Firm eyes learning with AI technology

A major US-listed online education tech firm is looking to hook adult learners with its WeChat powered lessons, driven by artificial intelligence and big data, as a way to stand out in the crowded education market.

In an interview with China Daily, Liu Tongbo, CEO of Sunlands Online Education Group, said the Chinese online education sector has entered its second phase, where firms will stop growing so widely and users will demand better services.

"To this end, technology will be a ticket to the second half of the game. Forefront technologies like artificial intelligence and big data will become core barriers in the cutthroat competition," said Liu.