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Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC) 2023
September, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our Centre Director, Prof. Meng, had the honor of participating in the Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC) 2023, held on 27th and 28th September 2023. The Opening Ceremony is officiated by Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, the Government of Hong Kong SAR and Professor Tang Weiqing, Secretary General of China Computer Federation, together with Dr. Rocky Cheng, President of Hong Kong Computer Society, Professor Cao Jian-Nong, Chairperson of HKICC 2023 Conference Committee, and our Centre Director, Prof. Helen…

CUHK Entrepreneur Day 2023
September, 2023

CPII is pleased to participate in the CUHK Entrepreneur Day 2023, which featured an exhibition, thematic seminars, interactive displays, and an entrepreneurship competition. As a CUHK InnoHK Centre, CPII was honored to exhibit our own innovations in artificial intelligence at this annual event. We were honored to receive distinguished guests at our booth, including Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, and Professor Anthony Chan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK. Their visit demonstrated strong support for CPII’s innovations in AI. Besides, we are proud…

CUHK Innovation Day 2023 – Post Event
September, 2023

As one of the CUHK InnoHK Centres, CPII was invited to showcase our research and development works at CUHK Innovation Day 2023 on 21 September. Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr. Ivan LEE, visited our booth and displayed significant interest in our groundbreaking projects. During CUHK Innovation Day 2023, our Program Leader and Principal Investigator, Prof. Yeung Yam delivered a thematic talk that showcased CPII’s cutting-edge research and innovations in AI-enabled personalized design and fabrication. Prof. Yam presented several key innovations, including the incorporation of a 3D Photogrammetry Scanner, an…

CUHK Innovation Day 2023
September, 2023

As one of the CUHK InnoHK Centres, Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) is honored to participate in the CUHK Innovation Day 2023 – an annual technology extravaganza which will feature thematic talks from the distinguished InnoHK Centres and an exhibition highlighting outstanding start-up projects. Our Program Leader and Principal Investigator, Prof. Yeung Yam, will deliver a thematic talk entitled “Fabrication and AI-enabled Applications of 3D-formed Composite Materials” which will provide valuable insights into CPII’s integration of novel substances like carbon fiber into wearable fabrics to augment their capabilities.…

CUHK Robotics Open Day
July, 2023

CPII was pleased to participate in the CUHK Robotics Open Day on July 27, 2023, in celebration of CUHK’s 60th anniversary. The opening ceremony welcomed distinguished guests, including Professor John Chai, Council Chairman of CUHK, Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Mr Albert Wong, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP, Dr Zhong Yueyang, Director of T Stone Group Limited, Professor Sham Mai-har, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, and Professor Liu Yunhui, Director of CURI and HKCLR. At our booth, we showcased several innovative projects, including AI-Based Personalized Design and…

Ming Pao News
July, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our Centre Director, Professor Helen Meng, was interviewed by Ming Pao News on 11 July 2023 regarding the development of AI. In the interview, Professor Meng shared her insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. She suggested that Hong Kong could learn from the experiences of Mainland China and the EU in developing regulations and policies to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI. Professor Meng emphasised the importance of balancing innovation with ethical consideration. We are look forward to her…

Ming Pao News
July, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our Centre Director, Professor Helen Meng, has been featured in Ming Pao News. In the interview, Professor Meng introduced the “AI Meeting Assistant”. “AI Meeting Assistant” provides real-time translation and summarisation services for conferences, using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to recognise and translate spoken language, as well as to identify and summarise key points. With “AI Meeting Assistant”, users can translate a 2-hour movie and generate subtitles within 10 minutes.

International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
June, 2023

CPII is delighted to announce that our Principal Investigator, Professor Chen Shih-Chi, and his team were awarded the Silver Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2023 with the Femtosecond Projection NanoPrinter. The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is the world's most significant global event exclusively dedicated to inventions since 1972. This year, the event was held on 26 April to 30 April 2023 and attracted over 1000 inventions and about 800 exhibitors from 40 countries.

Phoenix TV Interview
June, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our Centre Director, Prof. Helen Meng, was interviewed by Phoenix TV on 9 May 2023. During the interview, Prof. Meng expressed that the rapid development of Generative AI might lead to a phenomenon called "Echo Chamber" which means people will only encounter information and knowledge that reflect and reinforce their own. She further shared that the database of Conversational AI is massive and some information might have copyright. Users should be aware of getting involved in plagiarism.

Prof. Helen Meng
May, 2023

CPII is delighted to announce that our Centre Director, Prof. Helen Meng, was invited to speak at the China Artificial Intelligence Industry Annual Meeting (CAIIAM2022) held in Suzhou on 7 May. The conference brought together leading experts and industry professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence to discuss the ethical and governance issues surrounding large-scale AI models. During the conference, Professor Meng emphasized the importance of responsible AI development and ethical considerations. She pointed out that ethical norms should be considered from a macro perspective, and that ethical considerations must…

Town Hall Meeting Series – ChatGPT Seminar – Post event
May, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our Centre Director, Prof. Helen Meng, participated as a keynote speaker at the Town Hall Meeting Series – ChatGPT Seminar on 9 May 2023. The event is jointly organized by the Legislative Council Office of the Hon. Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Office of the Hon. William WONG Kam-fai, Hong Kong Computer Society, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Alliance, and Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Society. Prof. Meng shared her…

CPII & HKSTP Seminar – Post Seminar
May, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce the jointly organized seminar "Conversational AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, GPTx and our Future' is successfully held 8 May 2023. Our Centre Director, Professor Meng gave a speech on the overview of different AI technologies and their impact on the future of work. Professor Meng emphasized that with the rapid development on AI technologies, people should be aware of the use of it and she stated some hidden crises of the answer provided by Generative AI. Professor Meng also gave some suggestions and methods to solve…

Town Hall Meeting Series – ChatGPT Seminar
May, 2023

We are delighted to announce that our Centre Director, Prof. Helen Meng, will be serving as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Town Hall Meeting Series - ChatGPT Seminar on 9 May 2023. The event is jointly organized by the Legislative Council Office of the Hon. Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Office of the Hon. William WONG Kam-fai, Hong Kong Computer Society, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Alliance, and Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Society. Prof.…

CPII & HKSTP Seminar
May, 2023

CPII and HKSTP is co-organizing a seminar under the topic of "Conversational AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, GPTx and our Future" on 8 May, 2023. Our Centre Director, Prof Meng will participate as a speaker, giving an overview of different AI technologies and their impact on the future of work. With heavyweight speakers from the AI fields, a panel discussion section will be held after Prof Meng shares her speech. A networking section and refreshments will be provided as well! Please feel free to register for the seminar through the following…

InnoEX
April, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that the first-ever InnoEX, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is successfully held on 12th - 15th April. The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong accompanied by the Acting Government Chief Information Officer, Mr Tony Wong, visited CPII's booth and showed their support to Hong Kong's I&T centre. Under the theme of Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, CPII demonstrated the CPII AI Meeting Assistant, AI-based Personalized Design and…

Chinese University Alumni Magazine
April, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that the interview of our Centre Director, Professor Helen Meng has been published in the Chinese University Alumni Magazine Issue 113, p.25. In the interview, Professor Helen Meng shared her newest innovations, including Speech and Language Analytics Toolkit, and expressed her thoughts on the impacts of AI development. She hopes that CPII can help to realise the promise of AI and leverage Hong Kong's international research networks for AI talent development and exchange. She believes that The Chinese University of Hong Kong, as a comprehensive…

Huawei Hong Kong and Macau Partner Summit 2023
April, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our Centre Director, Prof Meng is invited to be one of the panelists at the Huawei Hong Kong and Macau Partner Summit 2023 on 12 April. Due to the rapid development of new technologies, the I&T industry in Hong Kong is facing a shortage of talent. At the summit, Prof Meng shared her professional insight on the current talent shortage problem in Hong Kong and provided some valuable suggestions. We believe that CPII and Huawei will keep putting effort into cultivating new workforce in…

InnoEX Press Conference
March, 2023

CPII is participating in the first-ever InnoEX, jointly organized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on 12th – 15th April 2023 to present and demonstrate our six innovations. The 1st InnoEX taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), under the theme of “Connecting the World with Innovations for Better Living” attracts over 2600 international exhibitors and buyers, officials from Mainland China and ASEAN tech experts, research centres and thought leaders to promote cross-regional,…

Spotlight – Hong Kong
March, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our centre has been broadcasted on the “Spotlight – Hong Kong” produced by Euronews in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government. In the episode, our Centre Director, Professor Helen Meng, explained the implementation of the “AI-based Personalised Product Design and Fabrication”. Professor Yam, one of our program leaders, and his team also slightly demonstrated the 3D human datasets and 3D weaving technology.

I&T New Era II
February, 2023

CPII is pleased to announce that our centre has been broadcasted on the 15th episode of “I&T New Era II”, jointly produced by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK). In the episode, one of our program leaders, Professor Yam and his team introduced the “AI-based Personalized Product Design and Fabrication” and demonstrated the 3D human datasets and 3D weaving technology. “I&T New Era II” broadcasts on RTHK TV 31 with 28 episodes. The series introduces the latest R&D projects and results of the 28…

​Innovation China Second Term Hong Kong Forum
February, 2023

CPII is honored to support The Innovation China Second Term Hong Kong Forum organized by the Doctors Think Tank Academy on 13th – 15th February 2023 at Hong Kong Science Park. Our Centre Director, Professor Helen Meng, served as a guest speaker and shared her thoughts about AI-enabled Spoken Language Technologies for Screening Neurocognitive Disorders in the development of Biotechnology and Medical Technology session. Professor Meng demonstrated the technology developed for older adult speech in Cantonese and the prototype of the application developed by her team. The forum gathered expertise…

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