Dhaka, April 8 -- China is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) education to children as young as six in a bold move to nurture the next wave of tech innovators.

Starting this September, primary and secondary schools in Beijing will offer at least eight hours of AI lessons each academic year, according to a Fortune report. Young students will learn about chatbots, basic AI tools, the technology's fundamentals, and its ethical implications.

The Beijing Municipal Education Commission announced that schools may integrate AI lessons with existing subjects such as science or IT, or teach them as standalone courses. The city also plans to establish a comprehensive AI curriculum, build a supporting education and training framework, and pro...