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Hong Kong firms trail mainland China in AI adoption due to legacy systems

Hong Kong businesses are significantly behind mainland China in adopting generative AI, with only 10% of firms in Hong Kong integrating it across multiple functions compared to 21% on the mainland. This lag is attributed to legacy systems and a cautious corporate culture in Hong Kong. Mainland China's faster adoption is supported by decreasing AI model costs and a robust developer ecosystem, including companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba Group, which are focusing on embedding AI into corporate workflows. AI

IMPACT Highlights challenges in AI integration for established businesses, suggesting a need for modernization to leverage AI effectively.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a report and executive interviews regarding AI adoption trends, not a direct release or research finding.

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Hong Kong firms trail mainland China in AI adoption due to legacy systems

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