Hong Kong Launches 'AI Lecture Hall' for Public AI Education

Hong Kong government initiates the 'AI Lecture Hall' program from May 9 as part of its 2026 budget to promote AI knowledge and application across all levels of society.

Sat May 02 2026

'AI Lecture Hall' Program for Public Education Launched

Hong Kong's Financial Budget this year proposed a comprehensive AI training program for all citizens. This initiative aims to enhance the public's understanding and application of AI, integrating it into daily life and benefiting every corner of the community. Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global development at an unprecedented pace and is increasingly becoming an integral part of daily life. He highlighted that AI is no longer a distant concept from science fiction but a practical tool in real life.

Disseminating AI Knowledge Through Television Broadcasts

The Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau elaborated on the concept of promoting public AI training during a press conference for the 2026-2027 Financial Budget, detailing measures to advance innovation and technology. As a flagship initiative of this training, 'AI Lecture Hall' is set to officially commence on May 9 during prime time on free-to-air television channels. The eight-episode series will cover various critical aspects of AI, leveraging television's broad reach to transform complex technological knowledge into easily understandable content, with renowned local experts and academics serving as lecturers.

*Source: 大公文匯網 (2026-05-02)*

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