About This Blog

a group photo taken in HKU about the AI Literacy common core course

Mission Statement

About The AI Blog: Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, learn, and work.

At The University of Hong Kong, AI research and teaching span disciplines — from computing and data science to medicine, social science, law, and the humanities.

This blog brings together voices across HKU who are shaping this transformation.

Here, we share stories of discovery, teaching innovation, and human impact that arise from the University’s growing AI community.

Who the AI Blog Is For

The AI Blog is written for a diverse audience interested in artificial intelligence and its implications.

Our readers include prospective and current students, researchers, educators, policymakers, industry partners, journalists, and members of the public who want to understand how AI research and education are shaping the future.

Whether you are exploring AI for academic study, professional practice, or general interest, this blog offers insights grounded in HKU’s research community.

Editorial Focus of the AI Blog

We explore AI at HKU through:

  • Research highlights that push the boundaries of computing and data science
  • Teaching innovations that prepare the next generation of AI thinkers
  • Interdisciplinary collaborations linking technology with society and policy
  • Profiles and interviews with researchers, students, and partners shaping the future of AI

Our Contributors

This blog is produced by the Communications and Public Affairs Office in collaboration with the School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) and AI-related research groups across HKU.

Stories are written and curated by communicators, academics, and students who share a common goal: to make HKU’s AI insights accessible to a broader audience.

Why AI Matters at HKU

Artificial intelligence has become a foundational technology shaping research, education, and society. At HKU, AI is not treated as a standalone discipline, but as a core capability that supports discovery across science, medicine, business, and the humanities.

From fundamental research in machine learning and data science to applied work in healthcare, sustainability, finance, and public policy, AI at HKU reflects a commitment to both technological excellence and social responsibility.

This blog documents how AI research and education at HKU continue to evolve in response to global challenges and emerging opportunities.

Contact Us

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