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Hang Seng Bank launches Silver Academy to boost digital skills and anti-scam awareness for seniors

Hang Seng Bank has launched the Silver Academy in Hong Kong to support seniors in navigating the digital world and protecting themselves from financial scams. The program, in partnership with The Community Chest of Hong Kong and several social service organizations, aims to reach over 800 individuals aged 65 and above in its first year. It focuses on three pillars: physical wellbeing through activities like pickleball and Muay Thai, mental and social wellbeing with courses on AI and Korean culture, and financial wellbeing with a strong emphasis on digital inclusion and anti-fraud awareness. AI

IMPACT Provides seniors with introductory AI courses to improve digital literacy and awareness.

RANK_REASON This is a corporate social responsibility initiative by a bank, not a core AI development or release.

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Hang Seng Bank launches Silver Academy to boost digital skills and anti-scam awareness for seniors

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Advertising partner ·

    As Hong Kong ages and life goes digital, Hang Seng’s Silver Academy helps seniors stay active, connected and confident

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a city that moves fast, it’s easy to miss a quiet reality: many older people are being asked to navigate a digital world that wasn’t built with them in mind. Payments, appointments, investments, even e…