CPII為香港中文大學第九任校長盧煜明教授就職典禮提供即時 雙語AI 字幕支援
Hong Kong, May 21, 2025 – The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) proudly supported the ceremony installing Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming as the ninth Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 20 May, 2025. Utilizing its advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, CPII delivered live subtitles and translations, enhancing the event experience for audiences. More than 700 attendees, including CUHK staff, students, alumni, and representatives from academic institutions in mainland China and other countries, witnessed this important event.
博智的「智能即時字幕系統」透過即時將活動中的口語內容無縫轉錄為文字和於中英文之間翻譯，確保了不同語種的觀眾都能即時跟隨典禮的進行，豐富了中大這個意義重大的時刻。博智將繼續致力於促進不同受眾之間溝通與理解。
博智感知交互研究中心於第50屆日內瓦國際發明展獲得銅獎
香港，2025年4月13日 – 博智感知交互研究中心的兩項研究項目在2025年4月9日至13日舉辦的第50屆日內瓦國際發明展中獲得銅獎。該展覽為我們提供了一個寶貴的平台，讓我們與來自 38 個國家的 1,050 多項參賽作品一同展示我們對先進製造和人工智能技術發展的付出。這項肯定是我們進一步努力創新的動力。
從語音到實時重點撮要：香港首個人工智能媒體助手連續兩年為財政司司長預算案演講提供支援
【香港，2025年2月26日】—— 博智感知交互研究中心(博智)連續兩年與香港電台(港台) 攜手合作，利用頂尖的人工智能技術，為財政司司長財政預算案演辭的直播方式帶來革命性改變。博智的「實時自動生成字幕撮要技術」提供即時文字轉錄、翻譯和滾動撮要，為香港的直播媒體設立了新基準。
This groundbreaking, multi-lingual AI solution can transform spoken words into text and concise, AI-generated summaries displayed during RTHK 32’s live broadcast which can be further summarized. As the first-of-its-kind in Hong Kong, this AI-powered assistant is a breakthrough in real-time speech-to-text and summarization technology, making live broadcasts more accessible and informative for all walks of life in Hong Kong.
American Delegates Visit（只提供英文版本）
CPII was delighted to welcome approximately 40 American delegates to our office at Hong Kong Science Park on 2 December, 2024. The visit aimed to explore collaboration opportunities and share insights on innovative practices in business development and implementation. This event sought to strengthen ties between the global community and Hong Kong, focusing on key areas such as technology, research and sustainable development. Delegates engaged in discussions with our Centre Director, Professor Helen Meng, and our research staff, exchanging ideas on best practices and strategies for addressing global challenges.
During the visit, the delegation toured CPII’s facilities and laboratories, highlighting ongoing projects and initiatives. Our research teams showcased their recent outcomes, including the CPII Meeting Assistant, CPII ChatDoc Master, and AI-Enhanced Weaving-Based Freeform Sensing Interfaces.
Professor Meng expressed gratitude for the visit, stating, “We are honored to host this distinguished group. Together, we can drive positive change and create impactful solutions for the future.”
The visit concluded with a networking session, allowing delegates to connect with CPII staff and discuss future collaborative efforts.
Greater Bay Area Science Forum 2024: Sub-forum on International Organizations and Bay Areas Dialogue（只提供英文版本）
CPII is pleased to announce that our Centre Director, Prof. Helen Meng, had the honor of participating as a speaker in the “Greater Bay Area Science Forum 2024: Sub-forum on International Organizations and Bay Areas Dialogue,” co-hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for Belt and Road Regions successfully held on November 12, 2024.
During the forum, Prof. Helen Meng shared her recent innovative projects and the features of the CPII Speech to Summary Meeting Assistant. The forum attracted approximately 300 representatives from different countries. We extend our congratulations on the success of the forum.
The 14th International Symposium on Chinese Spoken Language Processing (ISCSLP 2024)
CPII is pleased to participate and to sponsor the 14th International Symposium on Chinese Spoken Language Processing (ISCSLP 2024) held in Beijing on 7-10 Nov 2024, showcasing our latest progress in theoretical and technological aspects of Chinese spoken language processing.
International Symposium on Chinese Spoken Language Processing (ISCSLP) is the flagship conference of SIGCSLP. It is a biennial conference for scientists, researchers and practitioners to report and discuss the latest progress in all theoretical and technological aspects of Chinese spoken language processing. It is scheduled to take turns running the event in four Chinese-spoken regions, namely Singapore, Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Building Brain-inspired Ethical AI for Human-AI Symbiosis（只提供英文版本）
We are pleased to invite you to join the talk with the topic of AI Ethics and Governance Lecture Series: Building Brain-inspired Ethical AI for Human-AI Symbiosis co-organized by CUHK and CPII. Join us for a lecture by Professor Yi Zeng, with Professor Helen Meng, our Centre Director, as moderator. The event is available both in person and on Zoom.
Speaker: Professor Yi Zeng
Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Director, Brain-Inspired Cognitive Intelligence Lab
Director, International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance
Moderator: Professor Helen Meng
Patrick Huen Wing Ming Professor of Systems Engineering & Engineering Management
Director of Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence
Press Release for CPII and RTHK Partnered to Enrich the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address Broadcast（只提供英文版本）
[Hong Kong, 17 October 2024] – The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII), an InnoCentre focused on Artificial Intelligence and led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has teamed up with Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) to enrich the live broadcast of the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address .
By leveraging cutting-edge AI research and development, CPII has seamlessly applied advanced technologies, including customizable speech recognition, machine translation, automatic error correction, and key point extraction, into real-time broadcasting. This initiative underscores CPII’s commitment to utilizing innovative AI solutions for societal benefit while promoting technological progress and enhancing workflow productivity.
Key features of CPII’s AI technologies include:
Cutomizable speech recognition engine supporting dynamic hotwords update such as rare words or names and real-time transcription for Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, as well as code-switching across these three languages, ensuring seamless communication.
Cantonese-to-English translation for automatic translation of transcribed Cantonese speech into English text, facilitating broader accessibility and understanding for diverse audiences.
Automatic Error Correction and Punctuation Insertion to automatically correct speech recognition errors and insert punctuation into speech transcripts, enhancing the readability and clarity of the content.
Generative AI Summarization to generate concise summaries highlighting key facts and insights from the Policy Address Speech.
During the live broadcast, CPII’s Speech-to-Summary Meeting Assistant provided real-time automated recognition, translation and summarization. The speech recognition engine instantly transcribes the spoken audio, while generative AI distills the transcripts into concise bullet-point highlights every minute. This significantly enhances the traditional, laborious processes of human note-taking and summarization. The AI-generated summaries are displayed as rolling bullet points during RTHK 32’s live-streamed broadcasts, offering viewers immediate access to essential information and enhancing their understanding of the Policy Address.
About CPII: The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) is an InnoCentre focusing on R&D of Artificial Intelligence, established by The Chinese University of Hong Kong and funded by the InnoHK Scheme. CPII is running research programs covering Speech & Language Intelligence and Visual Intelligence, as well as developing applications for Vision- and Language- based Healthcare AI, Vision-based Urban Services, and AI-Enabled Design and Automation. With a commitment to innovation, CPII aims to pioneer strong differentiation and value propositions within industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, catalyzing digital transformation by redefining existing processes and services.
CUHK Innovation & Entrepreneurship Exhibition（只提供英文版本）
CPII is pleased to participate in the CUHK Innovation & Entrepreneurship Exhibition, the first large-scale community exhibition at Shatin New Town Plaza held from 22 – 28 Aug 2024, showcasing cutting-edge research projects with programmes including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and STEM experiential workshops for the public. The opening ceremony is officiated by Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong government, Professor John Chai, Chairman of the Council at CUHK, and Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, along with Mr Christopher Kwok Kai-wang, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited.
Centre Director Professor Helen Meng and Principal Investigator Professor Yeung Yam warmly welcomed Mr. Paul Chan and Professor Rocky S. Tuan at the CPII booth. They demonstrated CPII’s innovative projects, highlighting cutting-edge technological advancements, and engaged in insightful discussions.
Reception for I&T Awards 2024（只提供英文版本）
We are thrilled to announce that our Chief Engineer and Solution Lead, Dr. Philip Liu has been invited to attend the Reception for I&T Awards 2024 organized by the Innovation and Technology Commission on 15 July 2024 on behalf of our Centre Director, Professor Meng.
Under the theme of “Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Achievements Shine in International Arena”, over 300 representatives from the local I&T sector were gathered and were commended for their outstanding research and development achievements in the field of Innovation and Technology on the Mainland and overseas. Professor Meng and Dr Philip Liu were awarded a gold medal and a silver medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG). The awards and the reception are a testament and recognition to their remarkable contributions to the I&T industry.
CPII will continue to contribute to the growth of innovation and technology and to benefit Hong Kong’s society.