The Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, July 7 (Intern Reporter: Siying Ren) - "Advance sharing through cooperation, enhance intelligence with effective governance." The 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and Global AI Governance High-Level Meeting were held in Shanghai from from July 4 to 6.

During the event, Laura, Executive President of Xueersi Education Group (referred to as "Xueersi" hereafter), visited the Cailian Press live studio. She shared insights on commercializing large models in education and discussed future trends in AI and educational development.Laura noted that as a technology-driven education company, Xueersi has consistently pursued exploration at the fields of education and artificial intelligence since its founding. In 2017, the company established the education industry's first AI Lab. By 2023, Xueersi had formally assembled a dedicated AI large model research team. In November of last year, the company's self-developed large model, MathGPT, successfully completed its regulatory filing process, becoming one of the first educational large models to achieve this status.Xueersi maintains that through technological innovation—particularly in AI—it may be possible to achieve what was previously considered the "impossible triangle" in education: simultaneously balance "large scale, high quality, and personalization."

When discussing research and development investment, Laura mentioned: "Currently, we have more than 3,000 product and research personnel working on integrated development spanning content creation to technical innovation. We are not just making short-term technological investments; we will continue to intensify our efforts in educational technology in the future."

"Not all decisions are driven by commercial considerations. By leveraging technological capabilities, we can inspire more students to develop the willingness and desire to learn, while providing them with access to abundant, high-quality, personalized content – thereby creating incremental value for society."

In response to societal concerns about AI in education—particularly whether AI can effectively teach students—Laura suggested that "AI-assisted learning" is a more appropriate term than "AI education." AI cannot replace education, but it can enhance learning by becoming a 24/7 study companion. The technology also helps teachers address instructional challenges, freeing up their time and energy for holistic student development.

Regarding "green development," Xueersi has embedded ESG principles into its organizational framework, daily operations, and teacher training programs. During the transition to science- and quality-oriented education, ESG concepts are woven into both curriculum design and course content, extending their influence through product implementation.

In June this year, Xueersi donated Xueersi Xpads to two schools in China's Jinyun, Zhejiang and Luding, Sichuan, unveiling the nation's first two "Xueersi Xpad Classrooms" and officially launching the "Hand in Hand" public welfare program. Over the next three years, Xueersi plans to equip 100 schools with learning devices, aiming to explore effective applications of AI products in rural education and promote educational development in rural areas through learning devices and AI technology.

Concluding with an optimistic outlook, Laura stated: "To empower life-long growth with love and technology". We believe AI holds tremendous potential in supporting individual lifelong development."

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