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...

Dream Big, Start Small, Learn Fast

When Professor Chui Chun-kit was an undergraduate, he realised there had to be a better way to learn than passively listening to lectures and absorbing information. This realisation inspired him to become a university professor, determined to transform the learning...

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...

Giving for the Greater Good

Dried blood spot cards contain tiny blood samples from newborns that allow for early detection of disease. They also contain valuable information for medical research. But using the cards for research is not a given. Parents worry that if the cards are shared or...

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...