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Student Wins Global Storytelling Award with AI Warning

1/17/2026

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On January 17, 2026, Vanessa Jane Wong, a Form Four student, won the senior award in the first global youth storytelling competition organized by the South China Morning Post and supported by Prudential Hong Kong.
Wan Ruixi, a Form Two student, won the junior prize.
Wong's speech focused on the risks of emotional dependence on artificial intelligence, highlighting her personal connection.
She said the competition helped her develop her skills.

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Story summary

On January 17, 2026, Vanessa Jane Wong, a Form Four student, won the senior award in the first global youth storytelling competition organized by the South China Morning Post and supported by Prudential Hong Kong.
Wan Ruixi, a Form Two student, won the junior prize.
Wong's speech focused on the risks of emotional dependence on artificial intelligence, highlighting her personal connection.
She said the competition helped her develop her skills.