On the afternoon of August 14, 2025, School of Artificial Intelligence at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen successfully hosted a School Academic Introduction. Through a hybrid format of online live streaming and offline venue, the event attracted a large number of freshmen and parents interested in School of Artificial Intelligence. Covering topics from unpacking the artificial intelligence program and the school's distinctive "2+2" training system to sharing cutting-edge AI technologies and applications, as well as from the innovative offering of practical courses to visions for future industry development, the event featured detailed introductions to the school's characteristics and training system by Professor Haizhou Li, Dean of the School, and Professor Chang Tsung-Hui, Associate Dean of the AI School, along with immersive AI-themed sharing sessions by guest speakers Professor Zhizheng Wu  and Professor Xi Zhu. The venue was filled with a lively atmosphere and packed with valuable insights, and the Q&A session was particularly engaging with witty and insightful remarks and frequent interactions.

Dean's Address, Join SAI, Embrace the New Era

After jointly watching the school's promotional video, Professor Haizhou Li, Dean of the AI School, X.Q. Deng Presidential Chair Professor, delivered an address. Professor Li pointed out that "artificial intelligence is a revolution in production tools and a tool that greatly enhances productivity." The School of Artificial Intelligence is committed to cultivating students into AI professionals with an international perspective, innovative spirit, and practical ability. "Studying artificial intelligence is like learning to build and drive a car. Students will not only become proficient in using AI but also master how to create and transform it, becoming pioneers of the new era," he said. "The essence of artificial intelligence is to enable machines to possess the ability for rational thinking and action like humans."

Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence Program and the School's "2+2" Training System

Subsequently, Professor Chang Tsung-Hui, Associate Dean of the AI School,  Presidential Fellow, introduced the school's distinctive "2+2" training system and unpacked the artificial intelligence program from the perspectives of education, teaching, and student development. At the event, Professor Chang Tsung-Hui a detailed overview of the School’s distinctive "2+2" undergraduate training framework. During the first two years of the program, students build a solid academic foundation by completing core courses in mathematics, physics, programming, and exploratory topics in artificial intelligence. In the subsequent two years, students pursue in-depth study and hands-on practice through specialized tracks—such as AI Theory and Technology, Embodied AI, AI for Science, and AI for Business. These advanced studies are delivered through small-group, mentor-led research projects with diverse themes, as well as collaborative industry-academic initiatives. Through this four-year, systematically integrated curriculum, students progressively develop into top-tier AI professionals equipped with cutting-edge technical expertise, practical problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of social responsibility.

AI Interaction, Both Useful and Interesting

Professor Zhizheng Wu , an expert in Voice Interaction, Speech Generation, and Deepfake Speech Detection, helped everyone understand how AI processes information beyond language, such as emotions, human feelings, and emotional understanding, through audio and video demonstrations. He presented AI's achievements in areas such as code generation, resume screening, providing legal advice, voice-changing singing, and audio noise reduction, showcasing the usefulness and fun in AI interaction to the students.

Exploring Cutting-Edge AI, Learning for the Future

Professor Xi Zhu, Presidential Young Fellow, an expert in physical materials, artificial intelligence, and robotics, delivered a dynamic and information-rich 20-minute presentation on the frontiers of AI development, showcasing to students the outstanding performance and boundless potential of artificial intelligence across diverse fields, including embodied AI, world simulation, code generation, scientific research, mathematical competitions, logistics and manufacturing, and experimental sciences.

Face-to-Face Q&A with Professors

After the information-rich and engaging AI-themed sharing sessions, everyone welcomed the exciting face-to-face Q&A session with professors.The school simultaneously collected a number of questions from online audiences and on-site EPC students, and invited Professors Haizhou Li , Chang Tsung-Hui, Zhizheng Wu, Xi Zhu , Baoyuan Wu , Junjie Hu , Zhanzhan Zhao , and Jie Wang  to answer them one after another on site. The professors' professional and sincere answers and sharing not only deepened students' and parents' understanding of SAI , the AI program, and future development but also fully demonstrated their professional insights into the AI field and their earnest expectation for new students to join the school.

Exploring AI Frontiers Together, Embarking on a Remarkable Future

The Academic Introduction Session of School of Artificial Intelligence came to a successful conclusion amid laughter and cheers. This session was not only an introduction to the professional characteristics and training system of School of Artificial Intelligence but also an in-depth dialogue on AI exploration, and more importantly, a "dream invitation" to embrace the new era of AI. We look forward to meeting you at SAI this August, to embrace AI together and build the future hand in hand!

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Tea Chat 

Additionally, on August 15 and 19, School hosted offline "Tea Chat" in Room 415 on the fourth floor of Teaching Building A. In this relaxed and informal setting, faculty members engaged in face-to-face conversations with students, discussing in depth the AI curriculum and academic training model. These interactive sessions helped students clarify their academic pathways, address personal concerns, and explore the frontiers and future prospects of artificial intelligence together with the professors.