Alibaba, Tencent freeze AI tools during high-stakes China exam

To prevent cheating during China's crucial 'gaokao' college entrance exams, popular AI chatbots like Alibaba's Qwen have temporarily disabled picture recognition. Apps such as Tencent's Yuanbao and Moonshot's Kimi also suspended these services during exam hours. With 13.4 million students participating, the 'gaokao' is a high-stakes test that significantly impacts futures, especially for those from less privileged backgrounds.