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HKUST Introduces Asia's First "AI Lecturers" in Class to Promote Teaching Innovation

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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HONG KONG, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the birth of "AI singers" and "AI weather presenters", adding to the ever-expanding AI (Artificial Intelligence) family is the inaugural cohort of "AI Lecturers" created by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) through the utilization of AI-generative tools.

Key Points: 
  • The University aspires for this fresh wave of AI teachers and dynamic teaching method to amplify students' motivation and engagement in their learning process.
  • In the long run, the University aims to develop a personalized AI classroom that considers each student's interests and preferences, leading the way for a new era of teaching innovation.
  • Another notable addition to the AI teaching team is the late scientist Albert Einstein, who has been "resurrected" through the use of AI technology.
  • To understand the impact of "AI lecturers" on learning motivation, teaching effectiveness and student performance, the team has been collecting student feedback after each class.

HKUST Introduces Asia's First "AI Lecturers" in Class to Promote Teaching Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024
Metaverse, Social media, RAG, 2D, Weather, HKD, AI, Education, MC2, Generative, 3D, Personality, Learning, ChatGPT, Perception, University, NFT, HKUST, Student, Family, Policy, Teaching, Motivation, Computational creativity, Trust, Non-fungible token, Artificial intelligence, Research, Tutoring

HONG KONG, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the birth of "AI singers" and "AI weather presenters", adding to the ever-expanding AI (Artificial Intelligence) family is the inaugural cohort of "AI Lecturers" created by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) through the utilization of AI-generative tools.

Key Points: 
  • The University aspires for this fresh wave of AI teachers and dynamic teaching method to amplify students' motivation and engagement in their learning process.
  • In the long run, the University aims to develop a personalized AI classroom that considers each student's interests and preferences, leading the way for a new era of teaching innovation.
  • Another notable addition to the AI teaching team is the late scientist Albert Einstein, who has been "resurrected" through the use of AI technology.
  • To understand the impact of "AI lecturers" on learning motivation, teaching effectiveness and student performance, the team has been collecting student feedback after each class.

HKUST Neuroscientists Develop Highly Accurate Universal Diagnostic Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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HONG KONG, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An HKUST-led international research collaboration has achieved a significant milestone in Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis and management. The team, spearheaded by Prof. Nancy IP, President and the Morningside Professor of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and Director of the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (HKCeND), has developed a cutting-edge blood test for the early detection of AD and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), surpassing remarkable accuracy rates of over 96% and 87% respectively. Notably, this blood test is applicable across ethnic populations, providing a global solution to the diagnosis and management of AD.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, this blood test is applicable across ethnic populations, providing a global solution to the diagnosis and management of AD.
  • The recent approval of the AD drug Lecanemab offers new hope by targeting MCI or mild AD-related dementia with elevated Aβ in the brain.
  • Prof. Nancy IP and her team at HKUST have recently developed a blood test for the early detection of AD and MCI with exceptionally high accuracy.
  • These findings also highlight the applicability of the test across diverse ethnic and regional boundaries, showcasing its potential for global impact.

HKUST Neuroscientists Develop Highly Accurate Universal Diagnostic Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 19, 2024
Lecanemab, University College London, Hospital, Research, Pathology, Hope, Communication, Neurodegenerative disease, HKUST, Classification, Medicine, Patient, Journal, Protein, Disease, Diagnosis, MCI, Brain, Medical imaging

HONG KONG, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An HKUST-led international research collaboration has achieved a significant milestone in Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis and management. The team, spearheaded by Prof. Nancy IP, President and the Morningside Professor of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and Director of the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (HKCeND), has developed a cutting-edge blood test for the early detection of AD and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), surpassing remarkable accuracy rates of over 96% and 87% respectively. Notably, this blood test is applicable across ethnic populations, providing a global solution to the diagnosis and management of AD.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, this blood test is applicable across ethnic populations, providing a global solution to the diagnosis and management of AD.
  • The recent approval of the AD drug Lecanemab offers new hope by targeting MCI or mild AD-related dementia with elevated Aβ in the brain.
  • Prof. Nancy IP and her team at HKUST have recently developed a blood test for the early detection of AD and MCI with exceptionally high accuracy.
  • These findings also highlight the applicability of the test across diverse ethnic and regional boundaries, showcasing its potential for global impact.

$100K on the Line in the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship - Seeking Top AI Models for Mathematical Mastery

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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I can't wait to see how the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship (GAIC) will push the boundaries of AI in mathematics."

Key Points: 
  • I can't wait to see how the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship (GAIC) will push the boundaries of AI in mathematics."
  • AGI Odyssey is empowering interdisciplinary collaboration of mathematics and artificial intelligence by hosting the first Global Artificial Intelligence Championship (GAIC) in March 2024.
  • We invite all AI enthusiasts, professionals, and teams to join the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship.
  • For more details and to register for the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship, please visit: agiodyssey.org

$100K on the Line in the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship - Seeking Top AI Models for Mathematical Mastery

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Odyssey, Mathematics, GAIC, Social science, Intelligence, HKUST, University of Oxford, AGI, Research, AI, Medical device

I can't wait to see how the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship (GAIC) will push the boundaries of AI in mathematics."

Key Points: 
  • I can't wait to see how the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship (GAIC) will push the boundaries of AI in mathematics."
  • AGI Odyssey is empowering interdisciplinary collaboration of mathematics and artificial intelligence by hosting the first Global Artificial Intelligence Championship (GAIC) in March 2024.
  • We invite all AI enthusiasts, professionals, and teams to join the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship.
  • For more details and to register for the Global Artificial Intelligence Championship, please visit: agiodyssey.org

HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP at "Winter Davos" 2024: Longevity is about Adding Life to Years, Not Just Years to Life

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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HONG KONG, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof. Nancy IP was among the esteemed global leaders and personalities attending the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland to address some of the most substantive issues facing our world today. Prof. Ip added her unique perspective to vibrant discussions on healthy aging, climate change, the integral role of universities in fostering advancements in sustainability, and AI research and education. 

Key Points: 
  • Prof. Ip shared insights with prominent leaders from multinational corporations and government entities including European Commission, Manulife Financial and Mercer (Marsh McLennan).
  • She underscored the importance of maintaining brain health and enriching quality of life as we age.
  • "It's not just about adding more years to our life, but adding life to our years," Prof. Ip said.
  • Beyond the panel discussion, Prof. Ip hosted a table at a gala dinner, where she facilitated dialogues with luminaries.

HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP at "Winter Davos" 2024: Longevity is about Adding Life to Years, Not Just Years to Life

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 26, 2024
Global University Leaders Forum, Artificial intelligence, Learning, Manulife, University, Research, Forum, Ethics, Life, Culture, Science, G20, Climate change, European Commission, Curriculum, AI, Ageing, Government, Risk, Quality of life, Environment, G7, HKUST, Alzheimer's disease, Workforce, Education, Medical device

HONG KONG, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof. Nancy IP was among the esteemed global leaders and personalities attending the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland to address some of the most substantive issues facing our world today. Prof. Ip added her unique perspective to vibrant discussions on healthy aging, climate change, the integral role of universities in fostering advancements in sustainability, and AI research and education. 

Key Points: 
  • Prof. Ip shared insights with prominent leaders from multinational corporations and government entities including European Commission, Manulife Financial and Mercer (Marsh McLennan).
  • She underscored the importance of maintaining brain health and enriching quality of life as we age.
  • "It's not just about adding more years to our life, but adding life to our years," Prof. Ip said.
  • Beyond the panel discussion, Prof. Ip hosted a table at a gala dinner, where she facilitated dialogues with luminaries.

Fernando Mezzomo, CEO of Antidote, Announces their Platform Launch with Closed Community X on It

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Antidote founder and CEO Fernando Mezzomo unveiles the closed community "X", designed to give people equal access to profitable investment tools, and announced the official launch of the Antidote platform.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Antidote founder and CEO Fernando Mezzomo unveiles the closed community "X", designed to give people equal access to profitable investment tools, and announced the official launch of the Antidote platform.
  • We created Antidote as an alternative for anyone who wants to achieve financial prosperity but is denied the opportunity," said Fernando.
  • The closed community X is organized so that almost anyone, regardless of social status or initial budget, can become a successful investor.
  • The company is actively building an international community of like-minded individuals who share the values of equal opportunity and social justice.

Top AI experts share insights at HKUST-Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians symposium

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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HONG KONG, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top artificial intelligence (AI) experts, scholars and industry leaders from around the world have converged at a symposium in Hong Kong recently to share their knowledge, research and insights of ways to tap the potential of AI to improve the life of humankind.

Key Points: 
  • It will take years or decades for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to reach human-level AI.
  • These are among the thought-provoking insights that Turing Prize winner Prof. Yann LeCun, hailed by the media as one of the "Godfathers of AI", elaborated in the symposium as a keynote speaker.
  • Entitled AI NEW HORIZONS 2023: A Symposium with Scientific Leaders, the event was jointly hosted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians (GBAAA).
  • AI, Prof. LeCun said, will become a "shared infrastructure" in the future, like the Internet today.