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Hong Kong's AI Adoption Lags Behind Asia-Pacific Average

1/30/2026

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A 2025 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey shows Hong Kong's daily use of generative AI at 22%, below the Asia-Pacific regional average of 29%.
About 50% report infrequent AI use at work, signaling underutilization as adoption grows.
Only 19% tie a salary increase to AI, far below the 46% in the Asia-Pacific, and firms consider cutting entry-level roles.

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Story summary

A 2025 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey shows Hong Kong's daily use of generative AI at 22%, below the Asia-Pacific regional average of 29%.
About 50% report infrequent AI use at work, signaling underutilization as adoption grows.
Only 19% tie a salary increase to AI, far below the 46% in the Asia-Pacific, and firms consider cutting entry-level roles.