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Hong Kong Primary Students to Engage with AI Systems Under New Curriculum

According to the South China Morning Post, the Education Bureau intends for primary students, starting as young as seven, to engage in simple conversations with AI systems using basic prompts or commands as part of a new technology curriculum. The aim is to enhance students' curiosity and interest in learning innovation technology, as well as their digital literacy and creativity.

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The South China Morning Post reported that students as young as seven will be able to hold simple 'conversations' with an artificial intelligence system by utilizing straightforward prompts or commands, following instruction on the technology. The Education Bureau stated that the objective of the 'Information and Innovation Technology Curriculum Framework for Primary Schools (Provisional Draft),' which was released on Friday, is to boost students' interest in learning innovation technology, alongside their digital literacy and creative abilities.

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