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Chinese students turn to AI chatbots for college admissions advice

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Rest of World ·

Millions of Chinese high school graduates are using AI tools from Alibaba, ByteDance, Baidu, and Tencent to navigate the competitive university application system. The chatbots help students select majors and schools based on grades and preferences, aiming to optimize outcomes in a high-stakes process. This trend highlights AI's growing role in personal decision-making in China.

Meridian48 take
The story underscores AI's practical impact on life choices, but raises questions about data privacy and the quality of algorithmic advice in a system where errors can be costly.
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