FOB hosts Lecture on “How AI Changes and Challenges Business”

Release date:2025/04/22
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On April 15, the Faculty of Business at City University of Macau welcomed Mr. Kai Ian Kuok, founder of Region Computer, as a guest speaker for the International Business Cohort (IBC). Delivering a lecture titled “How AI Changes and Challenges Business” Mr. Kuok shared profound insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the business ecosystem and fostering new opportunities for regional innovation and entrepreneurship.

 

Mr. Kuok provided a comprehensive analysis of the integration of AI into business, highlighting its unique value as an emerging technology that enhances efficiency and empowers organizations. Through compelling real-business case studies, he illustrated AI’s multifaceted applications in business contexts, including the key motivations for enterprises to adopt AI, advanced data analytics, AI agent technologies, and innovative applications in higher education, such as intelligent learning systems. These examples underscored the transformative potential and core value of AI for the students.

 

The lecture, hosted by Assistant Professor Limeng Yu, saw enthusiastic participation from IBC students, who engaged in lively discussions with Mr. Kuok. Topics included the risks of disruption to traditional industries, workforce automation, data privacy concerns, and the global shortage of skilled tech talent. Mr. Kuok urged students to embrace, leverage, and master emerging technologies while cultivating an AI-collaborative mindset, honing data analysis skills, and developing interdisciplinary competencies to thrive in a competitive global job market.

 

The IBC programme at the Faculty of Business is designed to blend theoretical rigor with practical application, nurturing business leaders with a global outlook. Through meaningful partnerships with industry, the Faculty continually expands students’ perspectives, fuels their passion for learning, and equips them to excel in their careers. This lecture not only offered students a rare opportunity to engage with a visionary tech entrepreneur but also inspired them to explore innovative pathways for business success in the AI-driven era.




 
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