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     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the establishment ceremony of international AI Research Centre by Digital Domain in the Hong Kong Science Park today (July 24):

Daniel (Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Domain, Mr Daniel Seah), Lala (Global President and Chief Operating Officer of Digital Domain, Ms Lala Gavgavian), Albert (Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Cooperation, Mr Albert Wong), Alpha (Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau), and my colleague, Dr Ming Ge (Commissioner for Industry (Innovation and Technology)), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

     Good morning. I am pleased to be here today to congratulate the establishment of an international AI (artificial intelligence) Research Centre by Digital Domain in Hong Kong Science Park.

     Digital Domain is a renowned Hollywood visual effects studio, founded by James Cameron, who is the director of many famous movies, including the highly popular Titanic and Avatar series. Digital Domain has currently held 11 Oscar awards, including “Best Visual Effects” and “Scientific and Technical Achievement”. Today’s partnership between the Hong Kong Science and Technolgy Park and Digital Domain marks a significant milestone in digital entertainment and advances the creative frontier.

     As we know, AI has revolutionised the film and entertainment industry, transforming film-making, visual effects, and animation. Digital Domain is a testament to this, with its groundbreaking use of AI technology as a tool of better storytelling and immersion. By harnessing the power of AI, we can create truly exceptional products that push the boundaries of imagination. This is the future we envision for the film and entertainment industry, where humans and AI work hand-in-hand to create unforgettable experiences.

     Similarly, AI has seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives, reshaping how we live, work and interact. No matter you like it or not, those AI algorithms are reshaping our experiences in ways both subtle and profound. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been well-prepared for both the opportunities and challenges brought by AI revolution. We are dedicated to supporting the AI industry, along with other I&T (innovation and technology) industries of strategic importance, to develop in Hong Kong.

     We have been putting in place a series of favourable policies and measures to build a more comprehensive and vibrant AI ecosystem, including enhancing our R&D (research and development) capabilities, attracting I&T enterprises and investment, improving infrastructure, and nurturing I&T talents. For example, our AI Supercomputing Centre will soon be in services in phases later this year. We have also attracted more than 100 representative technology enterprises to set up or expand their business in Hong Kong. Many of them are leading AI enterprises from Mainland and abroad, facilitating the growth of local AI ecosystem and pooling together AI talents, technology and capital.

     I believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, we can unlock the full potential of AI technology to empower the Hong Kong’s I&T development, as well as injecting new impetus to the local film industry, bringing a brand new digital entertainment experience to Hong Kong and overseas audience. Once again, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to Digital Domain on its successful setting up in Hong Kong Science Park. Thank you very much.

  

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     â€‹A 45-year-old female person in custody was found unconscious in Lo Wu Correctional Institution yesterday (July 23) and was sent to a public hospital for rescue. She was certified dead today (July 24).

     At 12.29pm yesterday, the person in custody was found unconscious in her bed in the institution hospital by a correctional officer. The officer immediately called for reinforcement to provide first-aid treatment to her, and an ambulance was called at once to send her to a public hospital for further rescue. She remained unconscious after being sent to the public hospital, and her condition deteriorated until she was certified dead at 4.36am today.

     The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner’s Court.

     The person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of taking employment after landing in Hong Kong unlawfully and remaining in Hong Kong without the authority of the Director of Immigration in June 2024. read more

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     â€‹The Labour Department (LD) is holding an online exhibition from 9am today (July 24) to 6pm July 26 on the LD’s website disseminating information about the Employment Ordinance and the Minimum Wage Ordinance to enhance the public’s understanding of employment rights and benefits.
 
     Consolidating the content of physical exhibitions held by the LD, the online exhibition features the main provisions of the Employment Ordinance and the Minimum Wage Ordinance, employment rights and benefits for foreign domestic helpers, as well as good human resource management measures. The relevant hyperlink is www.labour.gov.hk/common/Online_exhibition_EO_MWO/index_en.html. read more