Hong Kong plans new AI supercomputing centre to boost tech hub status
The Hong Kong government is set to enhance its computing power support for start-ups as part of its ambition to become a leading technology hub, according to the city's innovation chief, as local start-ups seek global clients at one of Europe's largest technology shows.
Hong Kong planned to establish a new supercomputing centre at Sandy Ridge in the
Northern Metropolis – part of a government blueprint that aims to transform a large swathe of land in the New Territories into an economic hub, according to Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong.
Speaking to the Post on the sidelines of the
VivaTech conference in Paris on Friday, Sun said the centre would provide computing power for Hong Kong and other parts of the Greater Bay Area, as well as surrounding regions.
Hong Kong's first Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre, launched in Cyberport in December, is expected to deliver 3,000 petaflops of computing power by the end of this year.
The China Pavilion at the VivaTech fair in the Paris. Photo: AFP
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) computing facilities comes as the city seeks to reposition itself as an international innovation and technology hub while navigating increasing US restrictions on access to advanced chips.
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