University combines AI with educational tech

Shandong University of Finance and Economics has introduced the country's first specialized artificial intelligence model for higher education and teaching in the social sciences, marking an advance in educational technology, the university said. "Students pursuing degrees in public affairs management, who previously had to physically visit government offices to grasp insurance procedures, can now gain comprehensive insights into the intricacies of insurance operations through the virtual environment facilitated by the AI model," she said, adding students have also enhanced their understanding and proficiency in various subjects through interactive engagements with the model. "Widespread adoption of the AI model will continuously enrich the model, enabling it to provide increasingly accurate responses to user prompts," Jia said. The initiative aims to enhance students' proficiency in leveraging artificial intelligence to address challenges within their respective fields and foster adaptability and creativity in intelligent environments, said Hong Junjie, president of the university.