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Special Report: AI and HE – Asia

Asian higher education pivots to focus on applications of AI

Asian countries tend to be early adopters of new technologies and generative AI is no exception. Universities and researchers across the region are working on fundamental research as well as with tech companies and governments on practical applications. This special report exploring developments in generative AI in higher education is part of our ongoing AI and Higher Education series, with a focus on Asia.
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PHOTO New Chinese government guidelines on the use of generative artificial intelligence in scientific research, part of efforts to improve scientific integrity and reduce research misconduct, include a ban on the ‘direct’ use of generative AI tools when applying for research funding and approval.
PHOTO For non-English-speaking countries and language groups that do not have access to the huge amount of data that fuels so-called large language models like ChatGPT, small language models may be the answer, participants at the Qatar Foundation’s WISE11 conference held in Doha learnt.
PHOTO South Korea has long been known for its innovative university-industry collaborations. Now, global developments in generative AI – most widely represented at the moment by ChatGPT – are prompting new ways for the country’s universities to work with South Korea’s own technology giants.
PHOTO Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor industry is hungry for talent. In 2023 the government stepped up its recruitment drive to bring more foreign students and researchers to Taiwan, and has still more ambitious plans for this year.
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