On 17 May, Professor Yi MA, the Director of the School of Computing and Data Science (CDS), was featured on RTHK radio “Bay Area Guide (灣區生活一小時)”, sharing his insights into his academic journey and the transformative developments in artificial intelligence.

During the interview, Prof. Ma discussed how recent breakthroughs in AI are rapidly reshaping industries and everyday life. These advancements have made it possible for machines to understand and interact with the world better, opening the door to innovative applications across sectors.

He also highlighted how AI models today can efficiently consolidate and interpret large volumes of text and knowledge, thereby significantly boosting human productivity. These technologies are not only changing how we work, but also redefining the skills required for the future workforce.

The establishment of the HKU CDS is part of the university’s strategic move to stay ahead in this dynamic digital era. CDS is committed to nurturing talent that is future-ready, equipped with strong analytical thinking and the technical skills to navigate and innovate with data.

Click here to listen to the playback and learn more about the exciting future of AI and data science!