This initiative aligns with the Chinese government's efforts to enhance scientific and technological innovation within educational institutions, aiming to generate new growth avenues for the world's second-largest economy.
DeepSeek, based in Hangzhou, has received accolades from executives in Silicon Valley and engineers from U.S. tech firms, who assert that its models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, are comparable to the most sophisticated models from OpenAI and Meta.
Shenzhen University, located in southern Guangdong province, announced this week the launch of an AI course centered on DeepSeek, designed to educate students on essential technologies as well as issues related to security, privacy, ethics, and other challenges.
The course will "examine how to achieve a balance between technological advancement and ethical standards."
Zhejiang University in eastern China reported that it began offering specialized DeepSeek courses in February.
Shanghai's Jiao Tong University has integrated DeepSeek to enhance AI educational tools for its programs, as stated on its official WeChat account. Renmin University of China has also implemented DeepSeek across "multiple fields, injecting new energy into teaching, research, and campus operations."
In January, China released its inaugural national action plan aimed at establishing a "strong education nation" by 2035, with the goal of creating a "high-quality education system" recognized for its accessibility and excellence on a global scale.
Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, participated in a notable meeting on Monday with President Xi Jinping and several prominent figures from China's technology industry, including representatives from Alibaba.