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Hong Kong urged to focus AI plan on finance, healthcare, urban development

Industry leaders in Hong Kong are advising the city to develop a focused five-year artificial intelligence plan that leverages its existing strengths in urban development, healthcare, and finance. They suggest avoiding a broad approach to technology and instead concentrating on competitive advantages, drawing lessons from mainland China's AI sector development. The plan should also prioritize attracting top talent and establishing pilot programs for cross-border data transfers to foster collaboration with mainland partners. AI

IMPACT Hong Kong's AI strategy may focus on specific sectors, potentially influencing regional AI development and data transfer policies.

RANK_REASON Industry leaders provide commentary and recommendations on Hong Kong's AI strategy.

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Hong Kong urged to focus AI plan on finance, healthcare, urban development

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lam Ka-sing ·

    Hong Kong should build AI plan around ‘competitive’ strengths, industry leaders say

    Hong Kong should draft a five-year plan that includes an artificial intelligence (AI) focus that is not too broad, makes the most of its core strengths and attracts the best talent to develop the sector, industry leaders have said. At the South China Morning Post’s China Conferen…