Hong Kong Unveils ChatGPT-Style AI Tool for Government Use

Hong Kong tests its own ChatGPT-like tool as OpenAI plans additional measures to block access

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong government tests city's security systems itself ChatGPT -an "open source" tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took additional steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a radio show Saturday that his office is testing the artificial intelligence program, called the "pilot document editing application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to make it available to the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. The systems' writing support functions could help write, translate and summarize documents to improve the efficiency of civil servants, the Office of the Director General of Government Information Systems said. The program database and large language model were independently developed by the center, it added. Sun said the model will offer features such as graphic and video design in the future. It's not yet clear how well it will compare to ChatGPT's capabilities. He told the radio show that industry players and government would play a role in the future development of the model. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it is difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing so," Sun said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China aiming to become the world leader in AI by 2030. China, including neighboring Hong Kong and Macau, is not on the list of countries and territories supported by OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The creator of ChatGPT did not explain why certain territories were excluded, but said that accounts in those locations that attempt to access its services could be blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would take additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. Francis Fong, honorary chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Information Technology, said it was hard to say whether the program's capabilities in Hong Kong could match those of ChatGPT. With input from the city's AI companies, Fong said he believed the program could catch up with technology standards. Will it be the top? Maybe not that close. But I think it won't be too far behind, he said. He also said that a locally developed AI program could respond more accurately to local language and localized issues, but added that this would make sense if the final product appears politically correct. Like most foreign websites and apps, ChatGPT is technically unavailable In China, the country's firewall censors Internet access for residents. Determined individuals can, however, access it through widely available virtual private networks that bypass the restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already deployed mainly Chinese Language AI Models Similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must comply with Chinese censorship rules. In May, the Chinese Cyberspace Academy announced that an AI chatbot was under development. trained on President Xi Jinping doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate. Also in May, SenseTime, a major Chinese artificial intelligence company, launched SenseChat for users in Hong Kong, where the majority of the population speaks Cantonese as a native language rather than Mandarin, which is more widely spoken in mainland China. But a check on Tuesday found that the app could not provide answers to politically sensitive questions, such as the name of the person to whom it was sent. Tiananmen repression in 1989 and Hong Kong protests in 2019, there were approximately. During the 1989 crackdown, Chinese troops opened fire on student-led pro-democracy protesters, killing hundreds, if not thousands, and it remains a taboo subject in mainland China. In 2019, protests that began against unpopular legislation in Hong Kong morphed into an anti-government movement and the biggest political challenge to Beijing's rule since the former British colony was returned to China in 1997.

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

HONG KONG (AP) -- Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate.

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

HONG KONG (AP) -- Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate.

Hong Kong Testing Its Own ChatGPT-Style Tool

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Francis Fong, the honorary president of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, said it was hard to say whether the capabilities of the program in Hong Kong could match those of ChatGPT. With the input of AI companies in the city, Fong said he believed it could technologically catch up with the standards. "Will it become the top? Maybe may not necessarily be as close as that. But I believe it won't be too far behind," he said. He also said a locally developed AI program might more accurately address local language and localized issues, but adding it would "make sense" if the final product appears to be "politically correct." Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate. Also in May, SenseTime, a major Chinese artificial intelligence company, launched SenseChat for users in Hong Kong, where most of the population speaks Cantonese as their mother tongue rather than Mandarin. But a check on Tuesday found the application could not provide answers to politically sensitive questions, such as what the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 and Hong Kong's protests in 2019 were about. During the 1989 crackdown, Chinese troops opened fire on student-led pro-democracy protesters, resulting in hundreds, if not thousands, dead, and that remains a taboo subject in mainland China. In 2019, protests that started over unpopular Hong Kong legislation morphed into an anti-government movement and the greatest political challenge to Beijing's rule since the former British colony returned to China in 1997.

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate.

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate.

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate.

Hong Kong Is Testing Out Its Own ChatGPT-Style Tool as OpenAI Planned Extra Steps to Block Access

HONG KONG (AP) -- Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access - ET Telecom

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants," to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development center led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030. China, including Hong Kong and neighboring Macao, is not on the list of "supported countries and territories" of OpenAI, one of the best-known artificial intelligence companies. The ChatGPT maker has not explained why certain territories were excluded but said accounts in those places attempting to access its services may become blocked. According to a post on OpenAI's online forum and local media reports, the company announced in an email to some users that it would be taking additional measures to block connections from regions not on the approved list starting July 9. It did not explain the reasons behind the latest move. Francis Fong, the honorary president of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, said it was hard to say whether the capabilities of the program in Hong Kong could match those of ChatGPT. With the input of AI companies in the city, Fong said he believed it could technologically catch up with the standards. "Will it become the top? Maybe may not necessarily be as close as that. But I believe it won't be too far behind," he said. He also said a locally developed AI program might more accurately address local language and localized issues, but adding it would "make sense" if the final product appears to be "politically correct." Like most foreign websites and applications, ChatGPT is technically unavailable in China because of the country's firewall, which censors the internet for residents. Determined individuals can still gain access via commonly available "virtual private networks" that bypass restrictions. Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba and Baidu have already rolled out primarily Chinese-language AI models similar to ChatGPT for public and commercial use. However, these AI models must abide by China's censorship rules. In May, China's cyberspace academy said an AI chatbot was being trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, a stark reminder of the ideological parameters within which Chinese AI models will operate. Also in May, SenseTime, a major Chinese artificial intelligence company, launched SenseChat for users in Hong Kong, where most of the population speaks Cantonese as their mother tongue rather than Mandarin. But a check on Tuesday found the application could not provide answers to politically sensitive questions, such as what the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 and Hong Kong's protests in 2019 were about. During the 1989 crackdown, Chinese troops opened fire on student-led pro-democracy protesters, resulting in hundreds, if not thousands, dead, and that remains a taboo subject in mainland China. In 2019, protests that started over unpopular Hong Kong legislation morphed into an anti-government movement and the greatest political challenge to Beijing's rule since the former British colony returned to China in 1997.

Hong Kong tests out its own ChatGPT-style tool

HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT-style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on a Saturday radio show that his bureau was trying out the artificial intelligence program, whose Chinese name translates to "document assistance application for civil servants", to further improve its capabilities. He plans to have it available for the rest of the government this year. The program was developed by a generative AI research and development centre led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with several other universities. Sun said the model would provide functions like graphics and video design in the future. To what degree it would compare to the capabilities of ChatGPT was unclear. Sun's bureau did not respond to The Associated Press' questions about the model's functions. Sun said on the radio show that industry players and the government would play a role in the model's future development. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidise such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Beijing and Washington are locked in a race for AI supremacy, with China having ambitions to become the global leader in AI by 2030.

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access - Times of India

Hong Kong's government is testing a ChatGPT-style AI tool for civil servants, with plans to expand its use. Developed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and other universities, the tool aims to enhance graphics and video design capabilities. OpenAI's ChatGPT remains inaccessible in Hong Kong, prompting local AI development efforts amid China's AI ambitions.

Why US-China tech war has made Hong Kong want its very own ChatGPT - Times of India

Hong Kong is reportedly taking a step towards technological independence by testing its own artificial intelligence tool inspired ChatGPT. This move comes after ChaGPT maker OpenAI restricted access to its services in the region. According to a report by news agency Associated Press (AP) Sun Dong, Hong Kong's Innovation Minister, announced the government's initiative on a radio program.The program, currently dubbed "document assistance application for civil servants" in Chinese, is being piloted within government departments with plans for a wider public release later this year. Developed by a collaborative effort led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the AI tool is expected to evolve beyond document assistance, potentially encompassing graphic and video design functions in the future. "Given Hong Kong's current situation, it's difficult for Hong Kong to get giant companies like Microsoft and Google to subsidize such projects, so the government had to start doing it," he said. Caught in the US-China tech war This development is driven by the ongoing competition for AI dominance between the United States and China. With China aiming to be the global leader in AI by 2030, Hong Kong's exclusion from OpenAI's supported regions spurred the government to create its own solution. Limited access to foreign technology highlights the need for domestic innovation. Unlike China's mainland, where censorship restricts access to platforms like ChatGPT, Hong Kong offers more internet freedom. However, the lack of support from major tech companies like Microsoft and Google necessitates government intervention to foster domestic AI development. China's tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu have already launched AI models similar to ChatGPT, but these operate within the boundaries of China's censorship regulations. This reinforces the ideological considerations shaping AI development within China, as evidenced by the training of an AI chatbot on President Xi Jinping's doctrine. Hong Kong's homegrown AI tool signifies a strategic move towards technological autonomy and reflects the broader geopolitical landscape surrounding AI development. The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity.