Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka -shing, donated 30 million Hong Kong dollars (below, about S $ 5.25 million) to assist the University of Hong Kong Li Jiacheng Medical College to improve the application of artificial intelligence teaching.
According to the Sing Tao Daily (September 26), Liu Zexing, Dean of the University of Hong Kong Medical College, said: "We must be more timely and more effective.Students need to have a more comprehensive understanding of medicine and understand other areas other than medicine, including big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and information. These areas are rapidly affecting the future development of the medical field. "
Liu Zexing alsoSaid: "The college sincerely thank Mr. Li Jiacheng for his long -term generous donation, support the college's application of artificial intelligence in medical teaching, and allow the college to maintain excellent performance in cultivating new generation of medical professionals."
Li Jiacheng said, "There is no doubt that artificial intelligence is changing the world. It is indispensable to promote effective application AI in terms of medical research, courses and services.society.
In order to give back to Li Ka -shing's generous donation, the University of Hong Kong Medical College will invest an additional 30 million Hong Kong dollar pairing fund to enhance digital learning investment in hard software and human resources, and promote the development of AI medical education.The college will also set up related awards to students who have excellent performance and support for the economy.