Helping Rural Children in China Become AI Users, Not Just Spectators

A recent survey reveals that 93.95% of rural primary school students have access to smartphones, and 85.58% have heard of AI. However, most use devices mainly for gaming and videos; only 20% have thought about using digital tools to help their hometowns. Experts stress that digital literacy is key to their future. Positive examples include an apple-themed camp in Gansu, where children use AI to identify pests and design e-maps, and a project that turns learning about local culture into a game, sparking curiosity and critical thinking.(photo/Li Xinling)

By Li Yuanyuan, Zhang Lingxi(intern),Li Xinling/China Youth Daily