Hong Kong is not exempt from the increase and advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the impact on innovation and development as a result. Questions of readiness for continued advances in AI, and drivers and challenges associated with societal and business changes have been analysed in the recent study by Microsoft and IDC Asia/Pacific, entitled, ‘Future Ready Business: Assessing Asia Pacific’s Growth Potential Through AI'.
Ralph Haupter, President, Microsoft Asia, explained, “Today, every company is a software company and increasingly, every interaction is digital. To be successful in this new world, organisations need to be a fast adopter of best-in-class technology; they also need to build their own unique digital capabilities.”
The study consisted of 1,605 business leaders and 1,585 workers across 15 regions in APAC. It was revealed that the three biggest skill gaps for AI advancement currently are adaptability and continuous learning, leadership and management, and entrepreneurship and taking initiative.
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