Published: 5:14pm, 10 Dec 2024Updated: 5:54pm, 10 Dec 2024
Hong Kong’s technology chief has stressed the importance of preparing students amid an evolving technological landscape shaped by the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Advertisement
Speaking to more than 300 head teachers and industry leaders at the third annual Hong Kong Principals’ Forum on Tuesday, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong emphasised the need to improve tech literacy to equip students for the future.
This was the first year that primary school principals were invited to the forum – previous editions included only those from secondary schools – signalling the importance of early exposure to technology in education.
The forum, titled “AI Empowerment: Enabling Schools for Tomorrow 2024”, was hosted by the South China Morning Post.
In his opening speech, Sun highlighted that AI would dictate the future landscape of education, healthcare, finance, transport and manufacturing.
Advertisement