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Hong Kong’s AI push needs a broader vision and more realistic goals

Hong Kong’s AI push needs a broader vision and more realistic goals
South China Morning Post Sunday 28 June 2026, 01:30 UTC By Regina Ip 1 min read
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Hong Kong cannot be faulted for not working hard enough to catch up in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. Government funding is flowing generously towards projects focused on AI adoption. In recent years, the government has pumped billions into building the necessary infrastructure, including HK$2.84 billion (US$364 million) for a semiconductor centre, HK$3 billion for an AI subsidy scheme and another HK$1 billion allocated for an advanced AI R&D institute.

Hong Kong cannot be faulted for not working hard enough to catch up in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. Government funding is flowing generously towards projects focused on AI adoption. In recent years, the government has pumped billions into building the necessary infrastructure, including HK$2.84 billion (US$364 million) for a semiconductor centre, HK$3 billion for an AI subsidy scheme and another HK$1 billion allocated for an advanced AI R&D institute. In March, the government... [Image text:] Al* AI AMBASSADOR 28'C .Engish TSIMSHATSUI WiFi STARBUCKS TAGLINE Facilities 7 Shops 04 Transport INOGROUP
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