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Harnessing AI for Problem Solving: From Basics to Expertise
| Date: | 2025/6/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in problem solving. Just like cooking evolved from basic recipes to gourmet experiences. Anyone can try cooking, and while there are varying levels of skill, it’s with experience that the real magic happens. Similarly, artificial intelligence enables the general public to create increasingly sophisticated solutions, evolving from basic implementations to professional-grade applications. Understand the role of AI: Learn how AI can serve as a catalyst to transform simple coding tasks into complex solutions. AI Agents and Workflows: Explore how AI agents can automate tasks, and how agent workflows can optimize processes for better results. From Basics to Mastery: Explore the learning and adaptation process from basic AI applications to expert systems. The secret to success: Strategies and tools to perfect your AI skills like a chef perfecting a signature dish. Real-world applications: Understand how AI solves complex problems in various industries and its future development prospects. Interactive Q&A session: Discuss challenges and opportunities in the implementation of AI solutions. |
Cryptocurrency: May I Mine?
| Date: | 2025/3/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Mining is one of the ways to earn cryptocurrencies. However, as the industry evolves, it's becoming increasingly difficult for the average person to achieve reasonable returns from mining, though it's not entirely impossible. The speaker will introduce various cryptocurrency mining techniques and highlight common mining scams. |
Know More About Gerontechnology
| Date: | 2024/12/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Gerontechnology is a rapidly growing field with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for older adults. By integrating advanced technologies into various aspects of daily living, gerontechnology promotes health, safety, independence, social connections, mobility, and cognitive support. As the global population continues to age, the importance and impact of gerontechnology will only increase, making it a vital area of focus for all of us. |
Know more about electronic payment and e-wallets?
| Date: | 2024/9/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Electronic wallets have been introduced as early as Year 2000. Octopus debuted Octopus Card for transportation in 1997 for fast and small transactions. There are more than 16 types of e-wallets in Hong Kong. Are e-wallets give us more convenience? What is the risk? How do we benefit from this new gadget? What do we need to be careful when using e-wallet? The speaker will share his insights on this subject. |
Survival skills: Living in a Smart City
| Date: | 2024/6/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | The speaker will explore the benefits of smart city, hidden dangers and the survival skills that everybody should be equipped. No Matter in school, household, public and working environment. |
Cryptocurrency: The Future or a Scam?
| Date: | 2024/3/16 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Bitcoin, Blockchain, Web3.… Some people think it's a scam, some believe it's the future, and some have actually gotten rich from it. With the government deciding to support the virtual assets ecosystem and establish regulations, it's time for everyone to seize the opportunity and have a proper understanding of cryptocurrencies. |
Know More About Technology and National Security
| Date: | 2023/12/2 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | National security is the cornerstone of national stability and prosperity as well as the bedrock of people's well-being. The speaker will introduce various technology-related security fields under national security that are closely related to daily life such as Science and Technology Security, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence Security and Data Security so that citizens will have a better understanding of the importance of national security to the country, to the Hong Kong and to every Hong Kong citizen. |
How to Gain Insight to Online Scams, Pitfalls and Avoid Losses?
| Date: | 2023/9/16 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | The popularity of the Internet and smart phones has penetrated into all walks of life, causing innocent people and companies to fall into traps unknowingly. Police Force warned that cyber and telephone crime was increasing in a fast pace in 2022. There were total 27,923 cases with 40% increase. The amount of losses reached $4.8 Billion. The speaker is a seasoned ICT user. He wishes to share his valuable experience and uncover the tricks with solid examples. Most importantly, how to caution such traps in order to minimize losses. |
Practicality and the Potential Impact of the WEB3 in Our Daily Lives
| Date: | 2023/6/17 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | The guest speaker will explore the potential benefit and negative implication of web3 for student, educator, parent, entrepreneur, employer, and employee. |
Daily Life on Smartphone (Full)
| Date: | 2023/3/18 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Many people have become "phubbers", thanks to the launch of multi-touch smartphones 15 years ago. But it is undeniable that nowadays a smartphone does have everything one needs for basic necessities of life. How should urbanites make good use of smartphones to truly improve their lives? The speaker is going to share his own experience with everyone. |
