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China s Newest Computer Science Student Is a Computer
A Tsinghua University professor said his new student may reach the cognitive level of a 12-year-old in a year’s time.
One of China’s elite universities has a new student that’s distinguishable from the rest of her peers she’s human-like but powered by artificial intelligence.
Named Hua Zhibing, the virtual student is enrolled at Tsinghua University’s department of computer science and technology, where she will study under the tutelage of a dedicated professor, domestic media reported. Claimed to be the first AI-powered student to attend university, Hua started school on Tuesday and will focus on technology and data-related courses.