erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v8i2.14325ArticleChallenges and Countermeasures in the Construction of General Artificial Intelligence Courses for Postgraduateshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/8/2/10.26689/erd.v8i2.14325LiuYing2026822026-03-31Against the backdrop of the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the construction of general artificial intelligence (AI) courses for postgraduates is confronted with numerous challenges. This paper expounds on the background of offering general AI courses in postgraduate education in China, analyzes the key challenges in the construction of such courses, and proposes targeted development strategies from two aspects: the curriculum construction itself and the safeguard measures for its smooth implementation. The research aims to provide a reference for universities in developing general AI courses for postgraduate education.

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