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Weekly AI News Update (23-29 January 2026)

Demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills in Singapore more than doubled from 2022 to 2025, with generative AI capabilities showing the fastest growth. A government study found that AI tools…

Weekly AI News Update (16-22 January 2026)

OpenAI has launched its "Education for Countries" initiative, a global programme partnering with governments and universities to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT Edu and GPT-5.2 into national education systems. The…

Weekly AI News Update (09-15 January 2026)

A think tank survey has revealed that over 90% of teachers and 95% of students in Hong Kong use AI tools daily for educational tasks. While adoption is widespread, both…

Weekly AI News Update (02-08 January 2026)

The Hong Kong government has launched a $3 billion AI Subsidy Scheme to accelerate the local AI ecosystem by providing organisations with subsidised access to the Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre.…

“AI Empowered Smart Learning” Workshop Series

The School of Open Learning will launch the “AI Empowered Smart Learning” workshop series in January, introducing students to innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can enhance both learning…

Weekly AI News Update (26-01 January 2026)

The rapid deployment of AI tools in education requires a shift from market-driven experimentation to a pedagogy-first approach, industry analysis argues. To be effective, AI must act as a supportive…

Weekly AI News Update (19-25 December 2025)

Educators across the United States are participating in professional training to explore the practical and ethical integration of AI tools in the classroom. Organised by the National Academy for AI…

Weekly AI News Update (12-18 December 2025)

Google is integrating its advanced Gemini AI model into Google Translate, significantly enhancing its text and speech translation capabilities. The update provides more natural and nuanced translations of idioms and…

Weekly AI News Update (05-11 December 2025)

Time magazine has named the "Architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year, recognising their profound global influence. This accolade coincides with a significant market downturn, as Oracle's shares…

Weekly AI News Update (28-04 December 2025)

Tsinghua University has established China's first comprehensive institutional framework governing AI use in education. The "Guiding Principles" define AI as a secondary tool, mandate human responsibility, and strictly prohibit its…

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