Youdao Unveils 'Ziyue 3' AI Model for Affordable Math Education
Youdao's 'Ziyue 3' AI Model Targets Math Education and Equity
On June 23, NetEase Youdao officially released its latest "Ziyue 3" series large language model, branded internationally as Confucius3-Math. This specialized mathematical reasoning model represents a breakthrough in affordable AI education tools, capable of running efficiently on consumer-grade GPUs.
Performance and Innovation
The model demonstrates superior performance in mathematical reasoning tasks compared to many general-purpose large models. Through large-scale reinforcement learning and innovative algorithms, Ziyue 3 achieves:
- Training cost of just $26,000
- Inference performance 15× faster than DeepSeek R1
- Score of 98.5 on GAOKAO-Bench (Math) evaluation framework
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Educational Impact and Accessibility
The launch addresses critical challenges in primary and secondary education:
- Resource inequality: Provides professional-level math assistance regardless of location
- Personalized learning: Offers tailored support at scale
- Affordable access: Service costs just $0.15 per million tokens
"Our goal is to make technology a lever for educational equity," stated Duan Yitao, Chief Scientist at NetEase Youdao. "The Ziyue 3 Math Model proves powerful reasoning capabilities can be achieved affordably within specialized domains."
Development Background
Since introducing its first educational large model "Ziyue" in July 2023, NetEase Youdao has:
- Rapidly expanded education sector applications
- Developed multiple vertical solutions focused on mathematics
- Committed to open-source sharing of technological advancements
The company emphasizes that AI should complement rather than replace teachers, aiming instead to democratize access to quality educational resources.
Key Points:
- Cost-effective solution: $26K training cost makes professional math AI accessible
- High performance: Outperforms larger models in mathematical reasoning tasks
- Educational equity: Ultra-low service costs enable widespread adoption
- Open-source approach: Encourages community development and innovation
