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## Breakthroughs in Medical AI Applications in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's AI landscape is rapidly evolving, with significant strides being made in various sectors, including healthcare. One of the most notable developments is the advancements in medical applications, spearheaded by projects at the AI Supercomputing Centre and the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre.
Yang Hongxia, a top AI scientist from China, is working at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, leading a project that has achieved groundbreaking results in medical applications at the AI Supercomputing Centre. This centre, which began operations in December, is focusing on enhancing data analysis in the specialized field of cancer treatment. The project is collaborating with top cancer treatment hospitals in Hong Kong and mainland China to develop localised applications based on vertical large models and specialized models.
Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre is developing a ChatGPT-style tool and a foundational audio model. This multilingual transcription tool, capable of detecting Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, was recently launched. It is worth noting that this tool is already being used by over 70% of government departments.
The Hong Kong government has shown its commitment to AI development, earmarking HK$3 billion for AI model development and applications. Ten projects have been approved under the subsidy programme so far, with the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre being one of the recipients.
While specific details about approved AI projects in Hong Kong focused on medical applications are scarce, the broader context suggests that Hong Kong is actively developing its AI ecosystem, which could potentially include medical applications in the future.
This development could pave the way for various potential contributions to healthcare, such as enhancing diagnostics, streamlining patient care, and improving healthcare outcomes. AI might also assist in analysing large datasets, identifying patterns, and predicting disease progression. Furthermore, AI could help tailor treatments to individual patient needs based on genetic and health data, a promising area known as personalized medicine.
As these initiatives continue to unfold, Hong Kong is poised to make significant contributions to the field of medical AI, potentially revolutionizing healthcare in the region.
Technology and artificial-intelligence are playing pivotal roles in the ongoing advancements of medical AI applications in Hong Kong. The AI Supercomputing Centre, a key player, is focusing on enhancing data analysis for cancer treatment, while collaborating with top hospitals to develop localized applications using vertical large models and specialized models. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre is developing a ChatGPT-style tool and a foundational audio model, which could aid in analyzing large datasets, identifying patterns, and predicting disease progression, thereby contributing to personalized medicine.
