Major tech firms to help upskill Hong Kong workers under ‘AI for All’: Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s employees retraining board will partner with major tech firms to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) training programme for the working population in November, the city’s finance chief has said. In his Sunday blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the HK$50 million (US$6.4 million) “AI for All” inclusive programme, announced in the February budget, would feature more than…
Hong Kong's Finance Secretary Paul Chan has announced a HK$50 million ($6.4 million) "AI for All" program to upskill the city's workforce in artificial intelligence (AI). The collaborative effort between the Employees Retraining Board and major tech firms will see more than 200 activities, aiming to benefit 50,000 people over two years.
Chan cited a survey finding that 70% of Hong Kong residents are proficient in using AI, with 20% leveraging AI agents to automate daily tasks. The program's target is to help SMEs adapt to the changing tech landscape, which could unlock up to HK$65 billion in economic value if Hong Kong's SMEs catch up to large corporations in AI adoption by 2035.
The Employees Retraining Board, which will be renamed Upskill Hong Kong, will partner with tech firms to offer diverse AI training to employees, students, and the general public, showcasing solutions in cybersecurity, online legal arbitration, omnichannel AI chatbots, and commercial messaging.
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