An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on how to choose AI models to align with the company's culture, governance and risk management.

Prof. RAO Anyi, Assistant Professor of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) and Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), highlighted the core contradictions in AI creation and discussed the controllable AI models developed by his team that improve generation accuracy at the Global AI Creation Ecosystem Forum.

A column article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), saying chatbots are unlikely to bring about human extinction.

A study, co-authored by Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), indicated that investing in public health to reduce preventable deaths is more effective than increasing birth rates to combat population decline. Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN highlighted that in countries facing significant population decline, achieving mortality rates similar to Japan’s could lower the projected population loss from 33.8 million to just 1.7 million people.

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on how AI can serve as a powerful personalized career coach.  (HK Economic Journal)

Elevatefoods, a start-up led by PhD students of Division of Integrative Systems and Design, developed a 3D food printer that can create soft meals in just 3 minutes. The technology can make fresh ingredients into swallowable shapes, allowing seniors with swallowing difficulties to enjoy aesthetically pleasing and nutritious soft meals. (Yahoo News)

A series of seminars took place as part of the 2025 GBA Science Forum. Prof. GAN Jianping, Chair Professor of Department of Ocean Science (OCES), Department of Mathematics (MATH), and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), shared his insights on how science and AI empower digital twin systems in analyzing and predicting South China Sea environment. Prof. Lionel NI, Professor of HKUST(GZ) shared his insights on technological innovation and future development in the GBA. Prof. XIONG Hui, Associate Vice-President for Knowledge Transfer of HKUST(GZ), called for the deep integration of "industry, academia, research, application, and investment," aiming to maximize the release of innovation value. Prof. LI Zexiang, Professor of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), emphasized the need to establish a new STEM education system centered on the cultivation of entrepreneurial talent. (Various media)

In an article on Temasek and GIC underperforming peers, as reported by Financial Times, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) was quoted expressing that, as an amateur retail investor, he has matched Temasek and GIC's mediocre ten-year performance. He argued that while returns in China are achievable, they required deep familiarity with industries and firms - insight that the funds may have lacked. (The Online Citizen)

At the 60th anniversary of Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools, Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), stated that the Dustykid AI, opened free to the public free since last week, attracts thousands of users daily. Via collaboration with the HK Council of Social Service, Dustykid AI, featuring a psychological counseling framework, can provide emotional support for the affected residents in the Tai Po fire. In addition, "Professor E", launched three years ago, aids students with psychological issues and stress at five universities and will be extended to secondary schools. (Sing Tao Daily and Ming Pao Daily)

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on reforming the gaming sector without using AI. (HK Economic Journal)