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Hong Kong official urges AI adoption at tech festival

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, urged citizens to embrace artificial intelligence at the opening of the 22nd Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival. The festival, themed "AI connect: let's link the future," features exhibits on humanoid robots, 3D printers, and AI experience zones. Chan acknowledged concerns about AI's impact on jobs and privacy but emphasized that learning to use AI effectively will create new career opportunities and enable individuals and small teams to undertake large projects. AI

IMPACT Encourages broader adoption and understanding of AI tools for individual and small-team productivity.

RANK_REASON Article is a commentary on AI adoption from a government official at a tech festival.

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