In recent years, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has stepped up efforts to deepen the application of the legal system. artificial intelligence We aim to create new opportunities, opening up wider avenues for young people and working professionals to enter the sector.
Finance Secretary Paul Chan Mopo made the remarks in his weekly blog on Sunday ahead of the announcement of this year’s Hong Kong Secondary Education Diploma Examination results on July 15.
He said AI is creating unprecedented options for high school graduates, expanding educational options and opening up new career paths and employment opportunities.
Also read: Hong Kong releases AI-focused digital education blueprint
As technology becomes more deeply integrated across sectors, the demand for cross-disciplinary talent is increasing, both in innovative technology companies and in traditional industries undergoing transformation, he said.
As AI reshapes the competitiveness of the economy, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is stepping up efforts to increase AI literacy and promote training across the public community, the Treasury Secretary said.
In education, institutions from primary and secondary schools to universities and technical colleges are enhancing their AI-related curricula. For working professionals, organizations across sectors are expanding their AI training, with the government’s Employee Retraining Commission rebranding to Upskill Hong Kong to provide additional support.
read more: Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia partner for big leap forward in AI
SAR hosted LEAP East last week, marking the innovation and technology exhibition’s expansion beyond Saudi Arabia into the Asia-Pacific region for the first time. The three-day event, held from July 8th to 10th, attracted more than 25,000 participants, more than half of them from overseas, with investors managing assets totaling $6.5 trillion.
Mr Chan said the event would continue to be held in Hong Kong for the next three years. Alongside other major global technology gatherings held in the city, it opens a “rare window” for young people to learn about cutting-edge developments around the world, particularly AI applications in healthcare, finance, energy and industrial production.
“Discovering your interests, staying curious, and combining them with AI knowledge will lead to breakthroughs that will enhance your abilities.” He further added that he encouraged new graduates to take advantage of AI while pursuing their chosen field of study.
