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China's Tech Giants Disable AI for Gaokao Integrity

6/11/2025

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In a bid to uphold academic integrity during China's gaokao exams, tech giants Tencent and ByteDance have temporarily disabled AI features. With around 13.4 million students facing this pivotal test that shapes their futures, the government's strict ban on AI usage underscores the delicate balance between innovation and education.

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In a bid to uphold academic integrity during China's gaokao exams, tech giants Tencent and ByteDance have temporarily disabled AI features. With around 13.4 million students facing this pivotal test that shapes their futures, the government's strict ban on AI usage underscores the delicate balance between innovation and education.