Scientist-turned-CUHK president puts independent thinking at heart of AI education
HONG KONG — When asked what surprised him most about artificial intelligence (AI), Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, vice-chancellor and president of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), turned to the four letters that make up human DNA: A, C, T and G. Speaking to The Korea Times at the university’s campus in Hong Kong, the renowned geneticist explained how AI had helped his research team uncover…
In the world of artificial intelligence, a prominent figure at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has demonstrated the significant role that AI can play in research. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, the vice-chancellor and president of CUHK, shared insights into how AI helped his team discover an unexpected layer of information hidden within DNA sequences.
Lo, a renowned geneticist, used AI to analyze DNA sequences, revealing a "hidden layer" of epigenetic information. This discovery highlights the importance of AI as a tool for scientists, rather than a replacement for human expertise. In the university setting, Lo emphasized the need to encourage independent thinking in AI education.
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