About 60 per cent of surveyed Hong Kong schools are using artificial intelligence (AI) for teaching and administrative work, with the researchers behind the poll calling for educators to improve their knowledge of the technology so they can better guide students.

The Education University of Hong Kong shared its findings on Tuesday, with the survey showing about 20 per cent of primary and secondary schools were actively exploring the use of AI in teaching, learning and administrative work.

Another 40 per cent told researchers they had begun using the technology but were still learning from other schools about how to implement it.

The remaining 40 per cent said they were delaying introducing such software, citing a shortage of AI talent, manpower constraints and limited funding.

Between May and June, researchers surveyed 1,892 people working at 65 primary schools, 82 secondary schools and 16 special schools and other institutions.

Among the respondents, 61 per cent focused on teaching applications, while the rest addressed administrative use.