Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is a question by the Hon Elizabeth Quat and a reply by the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, in the Legislative Council today (March 18):
Question:
(3) In respect of educational courses, the EDB has been in close communication with universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), encouraging them to further strengthen their measures in AI and cyber technology applications. In 2023, the UGC allocated $100 million to establish the Fund for Innovative Technology-in-Education which aims to encourage universities to leverage technology to advance teaching innovation and enrich learning experience, fostering a new generation of well-rounded talent for the digital economy. Among the funding scope of the Fund is promoting technological social responsibilities and academic integrity, which includes legal and ethical topics such as academic integrity, and data privacy and security.