The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Accordingly, leading Chinese universities such as Tsinghua University, Wuhan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have announced plans to expand their enrollments in AI and related interdisciplinary fields to meet growing demands.

A Beijing-based artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider is preparing to list in Hong Kong and set up its international headquarters in the city, a minister has said, while vowing to attract more creative enterprises that have adopted innovation and technology-based strategies.

Executives from several companies expressed confidence in Hong Kong's growing role in supporting China's AI development.

A dedicated artificial intelligence zone highlighting cutting-edge film production solutions is a feature of Hong Kong's Filmart, Asia's largest movie trade show, for the first time as the city embraces AI to boost high-quality productivity and upgrade traditional industries.

About 70 per cent of recruiters attending the coming Cyberport Career Fair are looking to hire AI professionals, organiser says.

Cameras using AI technology in Kwun Tong can help monitor traffic, make light adjustments and warn drivers about accidents, force says.

Tsinghua University, one of China's top schools, recently announced it will increase its undergraduate admissions by about 150 students this year and establish a new undergraduate college for general AI education. The students will enroll in the new program, which aims to integrate AI across multiple disciplines.

The government think tank will undertake roadshows worldwide to highlight growth opportunities in the city, chairman Benjamin Hung says.