On March 3, 2026, Hangzhou Yungu School welcomed a significant exchange. Jack Ma led the core management team of Alibaba and Ant Group to visit, engaging in in-depth discussions with the school's administration and teachers on educational transformation in the era of the AI revolution.

This visit featured an "elite lineup": accompanying members included Alibaba Group Chairman Carl Icahn, CEO Wu Yongming, Risk Committee Chair Shao Xiaofeng, e-commerce business group CEO Jiang Fan, as well as Ant Group Chairman Jing Xiandong and CEO Han Xinyi. The rare gathering of senior executives from both Alibaba and Ant Group highlights the importance of this exchange.

Jack Ma's Perspective: "Change" and "Opportunity" in the AI Era

Jack Ma expressed his sense of urgency about the current situation openly during the exchange:

Unexpected Impact: Jack Ma pointed out that the arrival of the AI era is faster than expected, with strong social impact, but society has not yet been fully prepared.

Opportunities for Children: He believes that while adults may feel lost, teenagers are the most promising and opportunity-rich group for change.

Sharing Latest Insights: Jack Ma said that the core purpose of leading the team was to share Alibaba's increasingly clear industry insights on AI with the teachers, helping the education sector adjust its direction in a timely manner.

Reimagining Education: From "Knowledge-Driven" to "Wisdom-Driven"

During the exchange, it was mentioned that the core competitiveness in the industrial era was knowledge, while in the digital era, it has shifted to wisdom. Jack Ma emphasized that future education should focus more on cultivating children's:

Creativity and Imagination: These are human traits that AI cannot fully replace.

Independent Thinking Ability: In an era where AI-generated content is rampant, maintaining clear judgment is essential.

Responsibility and Leadership: Cultivating the ability to coexist with AI, rather than simply competing with it.

Industry Background: AI Technology Is Deeply Reshaping Society

Currently, the development of AI technology is reshaping productivity globally. While some traditional jobs may decrease in demand, new patterns of wealth distribution and social structures are also being created. Jack Ma called on the education sector to quickly adapt to these changes and teach children how to use AI as a powerful tool.