Opinion Seeing Hong Kong to become the axis of artificial intelligence requires a clear road map

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo Bo advertisementIn his last budget speech, from Hong Kong’s ambition to become an international center for exchange and cooperation of artificial intelligence (AI) is bold and timely. As one of the world’s most cities, Hong Kong has the ability to play a pivotal role in the global artificial intelligence conversation. However, the way to achieve this requires strategic planning and tangible work.

According to the 2024 global AI Index, Hong Kong is 16th, which is respectful but also shows an improvement in improvement. while Strong infrastructure Research, the city is behind the government’s strategy, organizational frameworks and operating environment. The first three places – the United States, China and Singapore – showed stronger leadership in these areas.

Singapore’s journey provides valuable lessons. The national artificial intelligence strategy revealed in 2019 and It was updated in 2023Focusing on the latest version on developing artificial intelligence for the public interest and Singaporean topical as a contributor to global artificial intelligence governance.

She participated in international artificial intelligence intelligence talks, including at the World Economic and Modern Forum Amnesty International at the Summit of Labor In Paris, support for the development of artificial intelligence governance between Southeast Asian countries and the leading capacity building initiatives for smaller countries.

First, we need a clear AI development scheme. The government issued Politics statement On AI requests responsible for financial services. This is far from sufficient. The city needs the comprehensive Amnesty International scheme that covers all major industries with clear strategies that define vision, infrastructure requirements, talents, application maps and governance framework.