As parents’ fears about their children being left behind in the AI era grow, companies are capitalizing on their anxieties, claiming they can teach kids how to use AI for business and finance in weeklong “study tours” or camps. But these summer programs often offer little more than unqualified instructors and a photo opportunity at a tech company, according to a recent report by domestic media outlet China Newsweek.
The rise of AI camps comes amid a national push to merge AI with education. Released in June, China’s national education plan integrates AI across all educational levels.