CHINA CUTS 12,000 UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS IN AI-ERA OVERHAUL
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Beijing has eliminated over 12,000 university degree programs as part of sweeping education reforms aimed at preparing the country for an artificial intelligence-driven future. The move targets programs deemed obsolete in the modern economy.
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