How smart will Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ be?
When Severe Typhoon Dolphin approached eastern China in August, more than 110,000 delivery riders across Hangzhou received automatic alerts and personalised safety guidance on their mobile phones every minute. With a few taps, Hangzhou’s “riders’ code” system navigated them to the nearest shelters, which authorities said had reduced their occupational risks under extreme weather. Behind the…
In August 2021, Typhoon Dolphin swept through eastern China, affecting over 110,000 delivery riders in Hangzhou. The city’s AI urban management system, developed over a decade, automatically sent alerts and safety instructions to riders' phones, redirecting them to nearby shelters. This real-time assistance reduced the riders' risk during extreme weather.
Hong Kong aims to replicate this concept with its AI city brain system, which will integrate data from various sources to enhance city management and emergency response capabilities. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki's task force will steer the project, learning from mainland Chinese cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai. The AI city brain will initially focus on extreme weather scenarios, with a pilot set to launch before the 2028 typhoon season.
Professor Danny Lam Wai-fung from CUHK argues that Hong Kong should build its unique AI city governance model, utilizing its vibrant community organizations, international connectivity, and stringent data protection under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
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