Iran prepares large-scale AI training programme for one million schoolchildren

Iran plans to train one million schoolchildren and train 100,000 teachers in artificial intelligence (AI). This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.

IA cites a statement by Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin. He was speaking at a meeting with Education Minister Reza Morad Sahraei and members of the AI working group.

"The first phase of the programme will start in the summer of 2025. One million schoolchildren between the ages of 7 and 15 will be trained in the basics of artificial intelligence. At the same time, 100,000 teachers will learn AI technology," Afshin informed.

He stressed that this technology will become a compulsory discipline in all universities in the country, regardless of the students' speciality.

In addition, Iran has studied in detail the experience of Russia and China in the field of machine learning, analysed the curricula and educational models of these countries.

Earlier it was reported that Iran ranks second among Islamic countries by the number of publications devoted to three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. The country is actively implementing this technology, including in the space sphere.