Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Bureau: Promoting application-oriented focus to facilitate deep integration of AI across various industries in Hong Kong

In a speech on September 22, Sun Dong, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology of Hong Kong, pointed out that Hong Kong will focus on application-oriented development to promote the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) and data science industries. The 2025 Policy Address proposed new measures, including the establishment of the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the launch of a HKD 3 billion AI funding program to enhance computing power, and the formation of an "AI Efficiency Enhancement Group" to promote the application of AI technology in government departments. In addition, Hong Kong will optimize the digital transformation support program to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in applying AI