Cyberport Hosts "AI x Cybersecurity Forum"
Co-organised by
Cyberport and the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professionals Association, the
"AI x Cybersecurity Forum" took place today at Cyberport. Under the
theme "Navigate the Future of AI-Powered Cybersecurity," the forum
brought together over 400 government representatives, cybersecurity experts,
leaders from academia and the technology industry to discuss the challenges
that Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses to cybersecurity, regulatory policies,
and data protection, as well as how AI-driven cybersecurity measures can more
effectively combat emerging cyber threats.
Ir Tony Wong, JP, Commissioner for
Digital Policy, Digital Policy Office, stated, "Artificial intelligence is
rapidly evolving. As we embrace the broader landscape of technological development,
it is essential to integrate cybersecurity with innovative technologies to
address the challenges of this new era. The government is committed to
promoting the application of AI while strengthening governance. Through the
'Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework' and the recently announced
'Guidelines for Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology and Applications
in Hong Kong', we provide practical guidance for developers and users, aiming
to balance innovation, application, and responsibility in AI. We look forward
to collaborating with various sectors to develop and apply AI technology in a
safe and responsible manner, fostering the widespread advancement of AI in Hong
Kong."
Dr Rocky Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, stated, "As the
digital era rapidly advances, cybersecurity challenges are growing increasingly
severe. While the widespread adoption of AI introduces new cyber threats, it
also enhances our defensive capabilities. As Hong Kong's digital tech hub and
AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to advancing cybersecurity development.
By nurturing cybersecurity start-ups and collaborating with various sectors to
launch different activities and training programmes, we aim to raise
cybersecurity awareness among businesses and individuals. At the same time, we
are bringing together leading technology security companies from the Mainland
and overseas to promote relevant technological innovation and facilitate
technical exchanges, all with the goal of building a comprehensive cybersecurity
ecosystem. Moving forward, we will continue partnering with industry leaders to
harness AI for cybersecurity solutions, building a safer and smarter Hong
Kong."
The forum featured insights from several leaders across various sectors,
including Prof Li Hui, Emeritus Professor, Peking University, Adjunct
Professor, Fuyao University of Science and Technology, Raymond Lam, Chief
Superintendent of Police, Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau, Hong Kong
Police Force, and Prof Wang Cong, Professor and Head, Department of Computer
Science, City University of Hong Kong. They discussed the latest challenges and
developments in cyber defence and attack. Prof Li Hui shared his views on
cybersecurity and the challenges of developing large AI models. Meanwhile,
Raymond Lam pointed out that the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau is
currently using AI to analyse the authenticity of images and videos generated
by deepfake technology, which also serve as evidence in police investigations.
The bureau also collaborates with research experts and employs a
government-business-academia-research ecosystem to combat cybercrime and
strengthen cyber defence capabilities.
The
forum featured multiple panel discussions on how governments and institutions
can improve cybersecurity policies in light of the growing prevalence of AI
applications, how the banking and healthcare sectors can balance security with
innovation, and how to leverage AI to enhance information protection. One
notable discussion, moderated by Stanley Wong, Chief Information Security
Officer at Cyberport, focused on "AI Against AI". In this session,
technology leaders examined innovation solutions, such as AI threat models, to
prevent and mitigate emerging cyber attacks driven by AI, thereby protecting
company assets. Another panel moderated by Dr Crystal Fok, Director of AI
Application at Cyberport, brought together cybersecurity experts from the Hong
Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, and the Digital
Policy Office to explore how to leverage AI to enhance information protection.
They emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to foster a
balance between innovation and governance. The discussions also explored how
stakeholders can build more resilient digital governance frameworks through
comprehensive security concepts, enhanced education, and risk management.
As Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to
building a robust and secure AI ecosystem. Following its first collaboration
with international organisations in February to host the "AI Safety,
Trust, and Responsibility" Forum, which promoted the joint effort to build
a trustworthy and responsible AI ecosystem, this forum once again demonstrated
Cyberport's commitment to advancing secure and trustworthy AI development.
Notably, Cyberport has achieved significant milestones in building the AI
ecosystem, including the launch of Hong Kong's largest Artificial Intelligence
Supercomputing Centre (AISC) last year, and the establishment of the AI Lab as
a platform for technology demonstrations, and commercial applications, fully
supporting AI start-ups from R&D to market entry. Furthermore, the HKSAR
Government has allocated HK$3 billion to Cyberport to implement a three-year AI
Subsidy Scheme, which includes subsidising eligible entities on the use of
computing power of the AISC to continuously inject impetus into the local AI
development.
Currently, Cyberport brings together around 400 AI and data science start-ups,
attracted several leading AI enterprises, and has facilitated collaborations
with major tech firms. By leveraging their expertise in computing power
development, large model construction, algorithms, data science, and industry
applications, Cyberport supports innovation, research, and application across
various segments of the AI ecosystem, driving industrial development and
helping position Hong Kong as an international hub for the AI industry.
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