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Hong Kong Launches AI Institute to Enhance Government Initiatives

4/8/2026

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A new research institute in Hong Kong aims to boost government capabilities through AI for all initiatives, starting this month.
Kevin Choi Kit-ming, Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, says the institute will prioritize integrating a locally developed large language model into its strategy.
A 14-member board led by Professor Harry Shum Heung-yeung has been appointed to oversee the institute.
The first meeting is expected in April or May.

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A new research institute in Hong Kong aims to boost government capabilities through AI for all initiatives, starting this month.
Kevin Choi Kit-ming, Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, says the institute will prioritize integrating a locally developed large language model into its strategy.
A 14-member board led by Professor Harry Shum Heung-yeung has been appointed to oversee the institute.
The first meeting is expected in April or May.