More artificial-intelligence companies and schools have joined a citywide campaign in Hong Kong to help younger generations develop AI literacy and foster a culture of responsible technology use.
Hong Kong’s 2026-27 Budget allocated HK$50 million ($6.37 million) to implement the “AI for All” inclusive program. Executed by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corp, the Hong Kong Productivity Council and Cyberport, the program aims to promote AI adoption among the general public and prepare people for an AI-driven future.
At an open-day event on Thursday, several AI firms based at Cyberport showcased their solutions for schools, special education and people with disabilities. Hundreds of representatives from schools, social service organizations and community groups attended.
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During a presentation, iFlytek, a mainland leader in real-time voice recording and transcription, and a provider of AI education solutions, demonstrated advanced AI-enabled education practices. The company said it is continuing to adapt its core products to suit local languages, curriculums, teaching habits and classroom processes.
BrainCo, a Hangzhou-based leader in noninvasive brain-computer interface technology, presented its tech solutions to support people with disabilities in their daily lives and rehabilitation. Mech-Mind Robotics, which has expanded its operations in Europe and the United States, brought in products featuring embodied intelligence and industrial robotics technology.
Hong Kong’s homegrown tech enterprises, such as Canpanion Group, an AI-powered platform for child development and special educational needs, introduced their products and AI-themed educational activities.
Some of the companies have already partnered with local schools, organizing student visits to their offices, student-scientist exchanges, and research-based learning activities.
The event also featured a collaboration launch ceremony involving 11 education societies, including the Hong Kong Aided Primary School Heads Association and the Subsidized Primary Schools Council.
Cyberport’s Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan Sze-yuen said current stakeholders are closely connected with various industries, schools, communities and groups, allowing them to reach different audiences effectively.
He also pledged to keep gathering feedback and bringing in new partners during the program’s 18-month run. Prospective partners are expected to offer high-quality AI training and help expand the “AI for All” program’s networks, he said.
“Opportunities to explore the future should not be limited to a few,” Chan said. He expressed hope that more people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities will learn to understand and use AI, while seizing the opportunities the technology offers.
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Chan Oi-chi, principal of Fanling Lutheran Secondary School, acknowledged public concerns about AI, including fears that it could replace teachers, but emphasized that children still need warm human companionship. He said education should teach students to use tools and adapt to change, and pledged to further explore the AI ecosystem at his school.
Participants also discussed ways to equip schools and parents with the knowledge and skills needed in the AI era and to foster an inclusive, positive culture of AI learning and application.
They also discussed solutions to extend access to AI for ethnic minorities, underprivileged groups, and students with special educational needs, calling for broader public access to AI literacy.
Contact the writers at amberwu@chinadailyhk.com
