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Trump will meet leading AI executives Tuesday as Washington weighs how to protect against emerging risks without slowing US competition with China.

A survey of 1,166 Hong Kong secondary students found strong AI ethics awareness but weaker creative use, technical knowledge and confidence.

Google has appealed an EU order requiring greater access to Android and search data, warning that sharing personal queries could harm privacy.

More than 300 robots are now serving visitors at Chimelong Spaceship, bringing humanoid technology into tourism, education and retail in Zhuhai.

Hong Kong has launched a HK$2.5 billion research cluster focused on clean energy, smart manufacturing, advanced materials and sustainable technologies.

Scalpers crowded Causeway Bay as the iPhone 18 series launched, with the 512GB burgundy red Pro Max fetching buyback premiums of up to HK$2,300.

Researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong have found evidence that Mercury’s interior may have remained active for much longer than scientists previously thought, challenging established ideas about how the planet’s surface was formed.

Hong Kong police are investigating a suspected security gap in the iPhone pre order process after more than 1,200 cardholders reported unauthorised transactions worth about HK$25 million. Authorities believe the absence of SMS one time verification codes may have allowed fraudsters to complete purchases using compromised payment details.

The S&P 500 fell as renewed AI disruption fears pressured software stocks, while higher oil prices and shifting expectations for the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision added to market uncertainty.

DeepZero Technology and Baidu will enter the HKEX Tech 100 Index on September 14 after meeting the requirements of the index’s fast entry mechanism.

Huawei has unveiled its second generation tri fold smartphone, the Mate XT 2, powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chipset and a chip architecture designed to shorten data paths and improve performance.

Citi Hong Kong will launch a virtual credit card with a one time Dynamic CVC, giving eligible Mastercard customers an added layer of protection against online card fraud.

Broadcom has sharply increased its forecast for artificial intelligence chip revenue, pointing to continued spending by major technology companies despite growing investor concerns over the returns from massive AI investments.

Chinese robotics company Galbot has opened three fully autonomous robot retail stores in Hong Kong, marking its first overseas expansion as the city seeks to strengthen its role in humanoid robotics, embodied artificial intelligence and next generation technology.

The European Union has brought ChatGPT under its stricter Digital Services Act regime, placing OpenAI’s chatbot alongside Reddit and Roblox as platforms subject to additional safety checks and legal oversight.

Hong Kong police recorded 2,020 instant messaging account hijacking cases in the first seven months of the year, with WhatsApp accounting for 99 per cent and total losses reaching HK$150 million.

The Hong Kong Transport Department has completed the city-wide rollout of its Intelligent Traffic Management System 3.0, using AI and real-time sensor data to optimise signal timing, reduce congestion and cut vehicle emissions across all 18 districts.

A research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has achieved a landmark result in quantum error correction, demonstrating a logical qubit with a coherence time 40 times longer than previous benchmarks in a result published in the journal Nature.

A consortium of global technology companies including Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, Alibaba and Samsung has committed 12 billion US dollars to establish research and development facilities, data centres and AI innovation labs in Hong Kong's new InnoTech Park.

A Hong Kong biotechnology company spun out of Chinese University of Hong Kong has developed a liquid biopsy test capable of detecting 14 types of cancer from a standard blood draw with 89 percent sensitivity, attracting 850 million US dollars in Series C funding.

Hong Kong's cybersecurity landscape faces its most challenging period on record, with the HKMA and Police reporting a 45 percent surge in serious cyber incidents driven by AI-generated phishing attacks, ransomware campaigns and state-sponsored intrusions.

Hong Kong's four mobile network operators have achieved 98 percent outdoor 5G coverage across the city, with the Office of the Communications Authority announcing the formal commencement of 6G spectrum planning and standard-setting consultations.

China’s CXMT is preparing to enter the NAND flash memory market as AI driven demand worsens a global supply shortage. The move could bring the Chinese DRAM maker into direct competition with Samsung and domestic rival YMTC.

Singapore luxury fashion platform MAYFEYR has launched MAYFEYR Mirror, an AI powered styling experience designed to help online shoppers move beyond static product images and visualise how designer pieces can work together before they make a purchase.

King Charles III has warned leading AI executives about the potentially catastrophic consequences of advanced technology falling into the wrong hands. The King urged companies including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic and Nvidia to ensure stronger safeguards keep pace with increasingly capable AI systems.

A 20 member delegation of international technology professionals has toured Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou to explore research facilities, start ups, investment opportunities and support for launching businesses across the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has outlined a seven point strategy to expand artificial intelligence across the city while tackling deepfakes, online fraud, risks to minors and other emerging threats. The government will also examine new legal safeguards and promote AI adoption across major industries.