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Math problems written by students on the tablets immediately appear on the display at the front of the classroom. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)

NAMI MATSUURA and SARA MORI

May 18, 2025 00:12 JST

JEJU, South Korea/TOKYO -- Digital textbooks that make use of artificial intelligence are being adopted throughout South Korea.

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