NetDragon leverages AI to transform education

Tang Yu, an AI-powered virtual humanoid robot, now works as the rotating CEO of NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed mobile and online gaming developer. [Photo/China Daily]

Beijing: NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd, a leading Chinese education and gaming provider, is looking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to grow its presence overseas and transform the global education sector, says Simon Leung, the company’s vice-chairman.

“We will definitely invest in AI, as the technology will change the entire education sector, despite short-term pressure to profit,” said Leung, a telecommunications veteran and former CEO of Microsoft Corp Greater China.