Mobile Libraries 1 and 10 will suspend services during designated periods in August for routine maintenance, a spokesman for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 12). Mobile Lib… read more
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, will depart for Hangzhou tomorrow morning (August 13). While in Hangzhou, Mr Sun will join a number of activities of a Mainland study tour un… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited relating to a fraudulent website and a social media page, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the website or social media page concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012. read more
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 12) that d… read more
The Government announced today (August 12) the appointments to the Committee of the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme.
To promote the development of the local artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, the Government has allocated $3 billion for the launch of a three-year AI Subsidy Scheme to support local universities, research institutes, enterprises and more in leveraging the computing power of Cyberport’s AI Supercomputing Centre (AISC). The subsidy will also be used to strengthen the cybersecurity and data protection of the AISC, and organise promotional and educational activities to attract Mainland and overseas AI experts, enterprises and research and development projects to come to Hong Kong.
The Committee will advise on the general directions, administration and mode of operation of the AI Subsidy Scheme, and vet eligible applications for the AISC computing power subsidies, including the specific amount, duration and conditions of use.
The Committee is appointed by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry. It comprises members from the information technology, AI, public administration, industry and commercial sectors. The term of appointment is three years starting from August 15, 2024. The membership of the Committee is as follows:
Chairperson
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Mr Hendrick Sin
Non-official members
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Mr Ricky Chan Wai-chung
Ms Carmen Kan Wai-mun
Mr Victor Lam Wai-kiu
Professor Liu Yun-hui
Dr Wong Chung-kiu
Dr Yang Qiang
Official member
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Commissioner for Digital Policy or his/her representative
Cyberport is establishing the AISC at full speed, with a view to commencing operation of the first-phase facility within this year. Cyberport will announce the details of application for the AI Subsidy Scheme in due course. read more