Hong Kong to launch AI training for workers in November with top tech firms

Hong Kong will partner with major technology firms to launch an AI training programme for the labour force in November as part of a government drive to equip workers with new skills, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Sunday the separate HK$50 million (US$6.4 million) “AI for All” push announced in February would feature more than 200 activities and was expected to benefit 50,000 people within two years. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan noted…