Riding the digital wave

Human-centered technology Qin visited universities in the US and Europe and attended several international forums earlier this year. Another significant initiative in the university's digital reform process is the setting up of the School of Data Science in May to cover disciplines like AI, programming, machine learning and data science. What sets Lingnan's Data School apart from those of other universities is that it actively helps other colleges at the university to promote traditional disciplines, Qin explains. Another aspect that makes Lingnan's Data School distinctive is its focus on human-centered technology, integrating data science and AI into humanities fields, including philosophy, society and public policy. For example, students studying Chinese literature can restore images from various dynasties in the digital world; those studying Western culture can leverage AI to create a digital Roman Empire; arts students can explore new avenues of self-expression by employing AI; while philosophy students can delve into the intricate relationship between humans and AI beyond human-to-human interactions.