Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi praised local media’s embrace of AI and digital tools at the 10th Media Convergence Awards, highlighting government support for data openness and AI development to drive industry progress.
Speaking at the Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing’s 10th Media Convergence Awards ceremony and anniversary dinner, Choi congratulated award winners and commended the association for nearly two decades of fostering collaboration across the media, technology and marketing sectors.
This year’s theme, "Glow & Grow Forward," marks the awards’ 10th anniversary. Choi noted that over the past decade Hong Kong media have evolved from traditional websites to generative AI applications, using AI, big data and other technologies to better understand public needs, track opinion trends, analyze vast information and deliver targeted reporting and marketing strategies.
Technology has improved news gathering and verification efficiency while enriching content to make it more relevant, engaging and in-depth.
Media professionals continue to break traditional boundaries through multi-platform storytelling and data-driven innovation, demonstrating strong commitment to professionalism and creativity.
Choi described media as a vital bridge between society and government, facilitating information flow, dialogue and progress.
To support development in the digital era, the government promotes industrial upgrading with a strong focus on technology serving public needs.
Over 5,700 public datasets covering various services have been opened, enabling media, businesses and others to create innovative applications that enhance transparency and interaction.
Aligning with the national “Artificial Intelligence Plus” initiative to build competitive digital clusters, the government supports local AI research and application.
The Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre offers 3,000 PFLOPS of computing power, among the strongest in the Asia-Pacific, backed by a HK$3 billion funding scheme for universities, research bodies and enterprises.
The Hong Kong Generative AI R&D Centre launched the “HKChat” app in November last year, a secure, biliteral, trilingual intelligent assistant that integrates local knowledge and government data for public use.
Looking ahead, Choi said AI and big data will continue reshaping the media landscape. He urged the industry to leverage technology for higher-quality, trustworthy content while upholding journalistic ethics.
The government will keep working with stakeholders to promote data flow and tech adoption, delivering faster, safer and more comprehensive information services to citizens.
He congratulated winners as exemplars of media transformation and wished the association continued success in uniting creativity and technology to strengthen Hong Kong’s digital economy.
