In articles on HK teenagers turning to AI chatbots for counselling, Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) described the Dustykid chatbot as a "digital pet". With the latest technology, the digital pet can be personalized, offer responses and remember previous questions. Meanwhile, HKU Prof. Benjamin BECKER described AI chatbots as a good friend, and a supportive companion. (Hong Kong Free Press)

In a media interview, Prof. XU Yan, Professor of Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL) predicted that US software export controls may have less impact on Chinese industries than hardware supply disruption. Prof. Amber LI Yao, Associate Professor of Department of Economics (ECON) warned that US tariffs on China negatively affect HK’s entrepot role, potentially undermining its position in the supply chain, though the overall impact may be limited given the city’s low US export share. She added that the government should monitor the potential cumulative impact of multiple rounds of tariffs on HK's import and export trade. (tkww.hk and Wenweipo)

Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), spoke with RTHK radio program Backchat, regarding the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan and the significant policy challenges the country is currently facing, both domestically and internationally.

Two articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on AR tools that can make life easier and improve the quality of life. (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)

Vivi LIAO Yuwei, HKUST PhD candidate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management, won the first place in the fourth WAIFC Young Academic Award, with her paper “Adaptation Finance for Emerging Markets.”

The team led by Prof. YEUNG King-Lun, the Chair Professor of Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) and Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), successfully developed a groundbreaking method for preparing inorganic matrices, involving the precise quantitative addition of dissolvable sodium chlorite to efficiently and safely regulate algae growth in water. Prof. YEUNG recently presented the technology in an interview with Wen Wei Po. (tkww.hk and Wenweipo)

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), titled "From observing debates to practical applications: AI helps enhance critical thinking skills". (HK Economic Times)

Prof. SHI Xiaoming, Associate Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), said in an interview last Thursday that precautionary measures can significantly reduce casualties and economic losses caused by typhoons. (Various media)

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on how Voice + AI can transform thought into audio and spark creativity. (HK Economic Times)

More coverage on predictions that AI search traffic will surpass traditional search traffic. Prof. HAN Sirui, the Assistant Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), remarked that while search engines can quickly provide a large amount of relevant information through keyword matching and indexing, large language models excel at understanding natural language and generating more readable, conversational responses. (eo-china.com.cn)