Nearly three-quarters of Hong Kong millennials not only accept that their wealth managers will use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to construct and adjust their investment portfolios – they expect them to, according to research by EY. While people in the millennial generation – aged between 25 and 41 – had faith in AI, only 43…
The recently concluded Consensus 2025 event, hosted by CoinDesk, has been hailed as a resounding success, bringing together key players in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Held as one of the largest gatherings for crypto enthusiasts, developers, and investors, the event showcased groundbreaking discussions on decentralized finance, regulatory frameworks, and the future of digital assets….
Elton John on Sunday accused the British government of “committing theft” by proposing that tech firms could train artificial intelligence models on the UK’s music and creative output without guaranteeing proper recompense. Creative industries globally are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own work after being trained…
Five public corporations in Hong Kong dedicated to supporting businesses should learn from Qatar and enhance their coordination to offer more comprehensive services to foreign investors, the head of one body has said. Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman Sunny Tan, who joined Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s delegation on a four-day visit to the Middle…
Hong Kong-based venture capital firm ORI Capital plans to launch a new fund to invest in Chinese healthcare start-ups, as the domestic biotechnology industry experiences its own “DeepSeek moment”, its founder said in an interview. ORI, established in 2015 with two funds that primarily invest in global biotech start-ups, is in the process of raising…
With leaps and falls on screen, Hong Kong actor Andrew Clifford Pong King-fung is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of martial artists and stunt professionals through his studio to honour the rich heritage of the city’s action and kung fu films. Established in 2022, the New Era Martial Club in Quarry Bay offers the…
A university in Hong Kong has founded the first industry-focused artificial intelligence (AI) research institute in the Greater Bay Area, with the city’s financial chief expressing hope that the facility will shape the future of AI and drive growth in the region and beyond. The Hong Kong University of Technology and Innovation (HKUST) on Friday…
A man who was killed in a road rage incident in Arizona “spoke” during his killer’s sentencing hearing after his family used artificial intelligence to create a video of him reading a victim impact statement. In what’s believed to be a first in U.S. courts, the family of Chris Pelkey used AI to give him…
Extended interview: Bill Gates on AI, Trump’s aid cuts, the closing of his foundation and more – CBS News Watch CBS News In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President…
Pinterest is using AI to try and help you find the fashion accessories you’re looking for, even if you can’t describe them in your own words. The company is using a “Visual Language Model” to generate descriptive words of styles and the overall “vibes” of image Pins on its site, and will let you click…