{
  "id": 2357699,
  "title": "Embrace AI to boost competitiveness, Paul Chan says at tech festival opening",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/embrace-ai-to-boost-competitiveness-paul-chan-says-at-tech-festival-2357699",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-21T09:54:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364834/embrace-ai-boost-competitiveness-paul-chan-says-tech-festival-opening"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the opening of Hong Kong's 22nd annual Computer and Communications Festival, Finance Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted the importance of embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to boost competitiveness. The four-day event, themed \"AI connect: let's link the future,\" showcased humanoid robots, 3D printers, and AI hubs. Chan encouraged residents to learn how to effectively use AI, stating that it could become a powerful tool for enhancing individual capabilities and creating more career opportunities. The government is applying AI to public services to improve efficiency and service quality, with the AI efficacy enhancement team having implemented 30 projects so far. Exhibitors at the festival included Blueeyes International, selling 3D printers from Bambu Lab, and My Robot Time, bringing humanoid robots aimed at the K-12 education market. AI hubs, a platform by On Talent Technology, was also showcased, helping companies build knowledge bases and generate meeting minutes.",
  "summary": "Humanoid robots, 3D printers and artificial intelligence (AI) hubs are among the newest technologies showcased at Hong Kong’s annual electronics and technology exhibition, as the city’s finance chief encourages residents to learn how to use them. At the opening of the four-day event on Friday, hundreds of visitors crowded the 22nd Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival at the Convention…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}