On April 3rd, according to a recent research report published by cybersecurity company Darktrace, attackers are utilizing generative AI tools like ChatGPT to increase the volume of phishing email attacks by 135%. Attackers achieve this by employing techniques such as adding text descriptions, punctuation marks, and longer sentences. The report highlights that 30% of employees worldwide have fallen victim to fraudulent emails or text messages in the past. Furthermore, 87% of individuals are concerned that the personal information they provide online could be used for phishing and other email scams. Over the past six months, the frequency of fraudulent emails and text messages has increased by 70%, and 79% of companies' spam filters mistakenly block important legitimate emails from reaching their inboxes.
Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned computer scientist known as the "Godfather of AI," stated in an interview with CBS on March 26th that the development of general artificial intelligence (AGI) is progressing faster than people imagine. AGI refers to AI systems capable of performing human-like cognitive tasks and activities. Hinton initially believed it would take 20 to 50 years to achieve AGI, but now he suggests it may happen in less than 20 years. However, it's important to note that AGI development and its timeline are still subjects of ongoing research and exploration in the field of computer science.
Members of the Legislative Council are concerned about whether the authorities will follow the example of mainland China and include the study of artificial intelligence-related knowledge in formal courses. Secretary for Education Cai Ruolin said that currently, Hong Kong’s junior high school curriculum involves learning elements involving artificial intelligence, and the elective ICT courses (Information and Communications Technology) in high school curricula also cover related knowledge. As for whether it will consider setting up independent subjects, the authorities will consider various aspects. Development in this area was discussed at the Curriculum Development Council. Election Committee member Wong Kam-fai asked during the oral question session of the Legislative Council whether the Education Bureau would consider adding elements of teaching the use of mainland applications when designing the content of innovative technology courses. Cai Ruolian responded that the current information technology-related courses in middle schools already involve the use of mainland applications and platforms such as WeChat and Baidu, and the authorities will not require schools to use relevant programs. Deng Fei, a member of the Election Committee, is concerned that artificial intelligence has had a huge impact on technological development in recent years. There are already elective subjects in the mainland that specifically teach artificial intelligence knowledge. He asked whether the authorities had plans to add similar subjects to the local curriculum. Chua Ruolin pointed out that Hong Kong’s junior high schools have special units to teach the development of artificial intelligence in relevant subjects, and high schools also have elective subjects covering related content. As for whether it is necessary to add relevant elective subjects as technology develops and keep pace with the times, she said the authorities will consider various factors. , including student needs, etc., and then discussed by the Curriculum Development Council. Source: Hong Kong Economic Journal
The AI chatbot ChatGPT has caused a global craze. This newspaper found that some primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong have also begun to "embrace ChatGPT" and use it to ask questions, make announcements, etc. Tin Shui Wai Chinese YMCA Primary School also uses ChatGPT to further develop an AI teaching platform to help teachers complete correcting essays faster and improve students' English pronunciation. Principal Cheng Zhixiang said that he hopes to use the new platform to stimulate the education community to think about the use of new technologies. He emphasized that "AI and the position of teachers have no conflict." He believes that the two can work together and even have the opportunity to let AI directly grade essays in the future. Source:hket
