Early Warning System

The AI-powered clinic was developed by the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) of HKU’s Faculty of Dentistry and the Prince Philip Dental Hospital (PPDH). It is a culmination of research efforts to improve risk assessment, treatment selection and...

Does AI Have a Mind?

AI is used to manage cryptocurrency wallets, control autonomous weapons systems such as drones, and operate many business and everyday functions. It has even become a go-to for some who seek advice on mental health problems and relationships.So should it be considered...

A Better Way to Share

‘The more data you have, the better the result’ is an idea that underpins AI and machine learning. By collecting huge amounts of data, it becomes possible to discern patterns and make accurate predictions or decisions. But that approach often fails to consider that...

Keeping Data under Wraps

Rapid progress in data technology, including AI, means more personal data than ever is being collected – whether it be DNA, facial recognition or any human identifier or activity. For individuals, that raises obvious privacy concerns. But Professor Yiu Siu-ming of the...

Safety First

The project, which is a collaboration between the Faculty of Architecture’s MetaBIM Research Lab and the Home Affairs Department (HAD), was born out of a tragedy in March 2022, when fire swept through a subdivided tenement in Mong Kok district, killing one woman.“My...